Rice Salad

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 290
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 0.6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 270mg
Carbohydrates: 52g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 4g
Protein: 9g
Vitamin A: 1857.9iu (37%)
Vitamin C: 24.6mg (41%)
Calcium: 70mg (7%)
Iron: 2.6mg (14%)

4 cups ready-to-serve lettuce
3 cups cooked jasmine rice*
3 Tbsp flavored vinegar
2 ripe tomatoes, cubed
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 cup quartered cucumber slices
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 Tbsp virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion

Toss all ingredients, except the lettuce, together in a large mixing bowl. Line 4 plates with lettuce & serve the rice salad on top.
*
Serving Suggestion: use instant jasmine rice

Serves 4. 2 cups per serving.

Diabetic Exchange Units: Bread & Starch: 1.0 Vegetable: 2.0

Time: 20 min. (5 min Preperation, 15 min Cook)