Crunchy Vegetable and Brown Rice Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
67%
Crunchy Vegetable and Brown Rice Salad
45 min.
4
161kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure with our Crunchy Vegetable and Brown Rice Salad! This vibrant dish not only celebrates the freshest produce but also embodies the essence of healthy eating without sacrificing flavor. Perfect as a side dish, starter, or even a nutritious snack, this salad provides a burst of color and texture that will surely entice your taste buds.

Imagine tender, earthy brown rice perfectly mixed with an array of crisp, blanched vegetables—zucchini, celery, carrots, and yellow bell pepper—all diced to create a stunning medley. The peppery notes of arugula add a refreshing contrast, while scallions lend a sharp bite that elevates the salad's complexity. Drizzled with a zesty dressing made from fresh lemon juice, coarse-grained mustard, and aromatic olive oil, every forkful offers an invigorating taste experience.

This Crunchy Vegetable and Brown Rice Salad isn’t just a feast for your palate; it’s also a healthful choice—gluten-free, vegetarian, and dairy-free, with only 161 calories per serving! Ideal for meal prep or a lovely addition to any gathering, this recipe showcases how straightforward ingredients can transform into something extraordinary. Join us in the kitchen as we create a dish that's not only good for you but celebrates the joy of wholesome eating!

Ingredients

  • ounces arugula 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  carrots 
  • rib celery stalks 
  • 0.3 cup chicken broth 
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon mustard coarse-grained
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  •  spring onion 
  • 0.5 cup short grain brown rice 
  •  bell pepper yellow
  • 0.5 pound zucchini 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • sieve
  • colander

Directions

  1. Fill a 2-quart saucepan three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Add rice and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 25 minutes.
  3. Drain rice in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool.
  4. Drain rice well.
  5. While rice is cooking, cut zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice.
  6. Remove tough stems from arugula and chop leaves. Chop scallions.
  7. Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper 1 minute.
  8. Drain vegetables in a sieve and transfer to ice water to stop cooking.
  9. Drain vegetables well.
  10. In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, broth, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper.
  11. Add rice, blanched vegetables, arugula, and scallions, tossing to combine well, and season with salt and pepper.
  12. Serve salad at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories161kcal
Protein10.09%
Fat25.89%
Carbs64.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
70.15
Glycemic Load
11.75
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
19.558260909403%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Isorhamnetin
1.22mg
Kaempferol
10.1mg
Myricetin
0.07mg
Quercetin
4.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:161.49kcal
8.07%
Fat:4.84g
7.45%
Saturated Fat:0.72g
4.52%
Carbohydrates:26.94g
8.98%
Net Carbohydrates:23.84g
8.67%
Sugar:3.31g
3.68%
Cholesterol:0.29mg
0.1%
Sodium:413.22mg
17.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.25g
8.49%
Vitamin C:75.08mg
91.01%
Vitamin A:3519.27IU
70.39%
Manganese:1.24mg
62.17%
Vitamin K:62.71µg
59.72%
Magnesium:69.75mg
17.44%
Folate:66.38µg
16.6%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.27%
Potassium:483.63mg
13.82%
Phosphorus:124.76mg
12.48%
Fiber:3.1g
12.4%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.9%
Vitamin B3:1.96mg
9.8%
Copper:0.18mg
8.89%
Iron:1.54mg
8.58%
Calcium:83.99mg
8.4%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.48%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.39%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.63%
Vitamin E:0.89mg
5.96%
Selenium:1.73µg
2.46%
Source:Epicurious