brown rice salad...

1 1/2 cups instant brown rice

1 chopped green onion

1/2 cup chopped carrots

1/2 cup chopped cucumber

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1/4 cup rice vinegar

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sugar

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Cook brown rice & let cool. Combine ingredients for vinaigrette & combine with rice & vegetables. Serve at room temp.

This salad makes an excellent side or a great filling lunch. You really could add any vegetables you like, I just used what I had on hand.

(1 cup-5pts)