Middle Eastern Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1	cup	Mahatma^® Brown Rice (Whole Grain)
1/2	cup	tomatoes, chopped
1	cup	Feta cheese with basil, crumbled
1/2	cup	purple onion, chopped
1/4	cup	red bell pepper, chopped
1/4	cup	yellow bell pepper, chopped.
1/4	cup	green bell pepper, chopped
2	tbsp	parsley, chopped
1/4	cup	black olives, sliced
2	tbsp	red wine vinegar
1 1/2	tsp	olive oil

Directions:

Prepare brown rice according to package directions. Combine first nine ingredients (including cooked rice) in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently. In a small container, combine vinegar and oil. Shake to mix. Pour over mixture. Toss and refrigerate.

Calories: 177 /serving

Total fat: 5 g

Sat. fat: 2 g

Cholesterol: 11 mg

Sodium: 193 mg

Carbohydrates: 28 g

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 5 g

Brown Rice is an excellent source of whole grains.