Basmati Rice Salad

Basmati Rice Salad
Serve with grilled pork, poultry or meat.

Servings: 6

• 2 cups water, divided
• 1 cup basmati or long-grain rice
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 - 15.75 ounce can low sodium chicken broth
• Olive oil-flavored cooking spray
• 1 pound green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups halved grape tomatoes
• 3/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup (1-ounce) grated fresh pecorino Romano cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Combine 1 cup water, rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is
absorbed. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread rice in an even layer over pan; cool to room temperature.

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a large pan. Add beans; cover and cook 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Drain and plunge beans into ice water; drain.

Combine vinegar, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add rice, beans, tomatoes, green onions, cheese, and pepper; toss gently to combine. Cover and chill.

Per Serving: 212 Calories; 7g Fat (27.5% calories from fat); 1g Saturated Fat; 9g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 5mg Cholesterol; 508mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.