Brown Rice, Tomato and Basil Salad Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Brown Rice, Tomato and Basil Salad Recipe

Brown rice tomato basil salad is a delicious Weight Watchers friendly salad perfect during the summer when tomatoes taste best. It's best served at room temperature.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brown rice tomato basil salad, healthy brown rice salad, tomato and brown rice salad

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup brown rice
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1/4 cup champagne vinegar or rice wine vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)
2 teaspoons sugar (I used honey)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 cup packed basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

Bring 2-1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer rice to a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper.
Pour mixture over the rice. Add the chopped tomatoes and basil. Mix well and adjust the seasonings to suit your tastes.
This brown rice tomato basil salad is best served at room temperature.

Notes

Serving size: 1 cup

WW Points: 4

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4 SmartPoints (Green plan)

4 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

1 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

4 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition