Tutti Frutti Rice Salad

Name: Tutti Frutti Rice Salad
Yield: Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) cooked brown rice; 3/4 cup (175 mL) dried cranberries; 1 mango chopped; 3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped pecans, toasted; 3/4 tsp (4 mL) ground black pepper; 1/2 cup (125 mL) raspberry vinaigrette dressing; 1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh chopped parsley, divided

Tutti frutti or “many fruits,” is a vegetarian and vegan friendly dish, full of colour, flavour and whole grain nutrients. Beautiful to look at and fun to say, this fuss-free salad can be thrown together in minutes and is also a great use for leftover rice.

Yield

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

3 cups (750 mL) cooked brown rice
3/4 cup (175 mL) dried cranberries
1 mango chopped
3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped pecans, toasted
3/4 tsp (4 mL) ground black pepper
1/2 cup (125 mL) raspberry vinaigrette dressing
1/3 cup (75 mL) fresh chopped parsley, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, combine rice, cranberries, mango, pecans, pepper, vinaigrette and 1/4 cup (50 mL) parsley. Toss well. Garnish with remaining parsley.