An Easy and Healthy Rice Salad, Packed with Vegetables and Antioxidants

Yes, we love alterna-salads, like this one with earthy black rice, peas, tomatoes, and beans
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An Easy and Healthy Rice Salad Packed with Vegetables and Antioxidants

Hallelujah, the weekend is in sight, and you need a no-brainer dinner tonight. Quick Main Thursday has you covered.

(Credit: Craig Cutler)

Grain salads: So hot right now. And they're so easy, you don't even need a recipe to make them.

Some days, though, you just need to go on autopilot, turn off your brain, and follow a recipe. You definitely can't go wrong with this one--anchored by antioxidant-packed black rice, this salad's tossed with crunchy green beans, edamame, grape tomatoes, walnuts, and scallions, then tossed with a tangy-sweet Meyer lemon vinaigrette.

Don't get us wrong: we trust your creativity skills--but c'mon, after a busy Thursday and the weekend on the horizon, it's nice to have a test kitchen-approved flavor combo right at your fingertips.