Arborio Salad with Artichokes

6 Servings


1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
9 ounces artichoke hearts
3 plum tomatoes
1/4 cup diced red onions
8 ounces peas
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons nonfat buttermilk

Cook rice according to package directions, omitting salt, butter or margarine.
Cool to room temperature. Set aside.
Blot artichoke hearts dry on paper towels. Cut each heart in half.
Cut ends off tomatoes, cut in half lengthwise and slice thinly.
In a bowl, combine rice, artichoke hearts, tomato slices, red onion and peas. Set aside.
In a blender, combine remaining ingredients. Process 20 seconds. Pour over rice mixture.
With rubber spatula, gently mix salad until dressing is evenly distributed.
Cover and refrigerate several hours to allow flavors to blend.

Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 Calories from Fat 76
Percent Total Calories From:
Fat 30% Protein 9% Carb. 60%

Nutrient  Amount per  Serving   Value
                                     
Total Fat               8   g     13%
Saturated Fat           1   g      6%
Cholesterol             0   mg     0%
Sodium                128   mg     5%
Total Carbohydrate     37   g     12%
Dietary Fiber           2   g      6%
Sugars                  0   g        
Protein                 6   g        

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 44% Calcium 0% Iron 13%