Ingredients

  • 1 cup stewed tomatoes (low-sodium or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) (optional)
  • 2 -3 drops hot pepper sauce
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (low-sodium or regular)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion, including tops
  • 1 stalk celery, diced (large)

Method

  • In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, oil, vinegar, marjoram, thyme, salt (if desired), and hot pepper sauce. Stir to mix well.
  • Stir in the rice, beans, onion, and celery.
  • Serve the salad at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate before serving. Leftover salad will keep in the refrigerator 2 to 3 days.
  • Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/2 cup): Calories: 100, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Calories From Fat: 17, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 16mg, Carbohydrate: 17g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Sugars: 2g, Protein: 4g.
  • Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Monounsaturated Fat.