Monday, May 14, 2007

Weight Loss Salad Recipe - Brown Rice Salad

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Brown Rice Canadian Bacon

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 2/3 Cups brown rice -- uncooked
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons honey -- (splenda)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 slices Canadian bacon
1 cup red bell pepper -- diced
1 cup green onion -- chopped
1/2 cup frozen green peas -- thawed
2 tablespoons cilantro -- chopped

1. Place rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 45 to 60 minutes.

2. In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, red wine vinegar, lime juice, splenda, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

3. Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, chop up and set aside.

4. In a large bowl, mix the rice, dressing mixture, bacon, bell pepper, green onions, peas, and cilantro. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 198 Calories; 2g Fat (7.6% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 39g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 7mg Cholesterol; 206mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : FLEX POINTS PER SERVING: 4

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Recipe By : Exported from MasterCook

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