Arugula & Brown Rice Salad

Name: Arugula & Brown Rice Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice; 7 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach (about 5 ounces); 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn; 1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries; DRESSING:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California

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Published on Jan. 17, 2025

When we have company, arugula with brown rice is always on the menu. It’s my go-to pick for the potluck and party circuit, and I'm always sharing the recipe. —Mindy Oswalt, Winnetka, California

Arugula & Brown Rice Salad

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Yield:4 servings

Prep:20 min

Cook:5 min

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Ingredients

1 package (8.8 ounces) ready-to-serve brown rice
7 cups fresh arugula or baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, torn
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
dressing:

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Directions

1
Heat rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly.

2
Stir arugula, beans, cheese, basil and cherries into rice. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.