This salad uses the artichoke marinade as the main ingredient in the dressing to it’s a snap to throw together. If you have fresh herbs on hand, thrown in a few tablespoons for added flavor. This side dish is perfect next to just about anything.
![italian rice salad-1 Italian Rice Salad](http://400caloriesorless.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/italian-rice-salad-1.jpg)
6 servings
192 calories per serving
6 oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, liquid reserved
2 T lemon juice
1 t minced garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
3 c cooked white rice, chilled
15 oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 oz. can pitted black olives, drained
Pam
Mix the artichoke marinade with the lemon juice, 1 t garlic, salt and pepper. Spray a sauté pan with Pam and cook 3 cloves minced garlic for 1 minute or until golden and fragrant. Mix artichokes, rice, tomatoes, garlic and olives and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
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