Confetti Rice Salad

http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/confetti_rice_salad.html

From EatingWell:  September 1998

Cooked rice is tossed with chopped scallions, bell pepper and peas in this colorful salad.

6 servings, about 3/4 cup each | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 bunch chopped scallions
• 1 diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup thawed frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Combine rice, scallions, peppers, peas and parsley in a large bowl. Whisk vinegar with oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add to the salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition

Per serving : 256 Calories; 6 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 4 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 46 g Carbohydrates; 6 g Protein; 7 g Fiber; 88 mg Sodium; 460 mg Potassium

2 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 starch, 4 vegetable, 1 fat