Summery Brown Rice Salad With Fresh Herbs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown rice, dry
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup of fresh mint
1/2 cup onion
1 garlic clove
1/2 cucumber
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Preparation

At least a few hours before you plan to serve this dish, cook the brown rice according to the package directions. Allow it to cool for about an hour.
Chop the herbs and veggies. Whisk the oil and lemon juice together.
Mix rice, herbs, veggies, dressing, and pine nuts (if using). Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors marry.