Confetti Grain Salad

Name: Confetti Grain Salad
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked; 3 cups water; 2 lemons, juiced; 3 green onions (scallions); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 dash black pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil (or cooking oil of choice); 1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables, cut into small pieces

Source: Cent$ible Nutrition Cookbook University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Cent$ible Nutrition Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Try this recipe with a variety of vegetables until you find what you and your family like best.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked
3 cups water
2 lemons, juiced
3 green onions (scallions)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
1 1/2 cups mixed vegetables, cut into small pieces

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash rice and put into a 2-quart pot with water. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer, and cook uncovered until all the water is absorbed (approximately 45 minutes)
Pour into medium sized bowl and allow to cool.
Pour lemon juice over rice and stir. When rice is cooled to lukewarm, add vegetables, salt, pepper, and oil.
Stir and chill at least 1 hour. This dish also can be served warm.

Notes

Learn more about: Lemons Onions Parsley

Quoted for reference only, exactly as the source printed it, so check product labels yourself before relying on any of it. The methodology page covers the guarantee, and how a contributor can have their text removed on request.