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Judging from the way this dish was scarfed up by the THV11 crew following my recent segment on This Morning, I would say it is definitely a winner. Not only is this Brown Rice Salad with Grilled Shrimp and Peppers tasty, it is full of nutritious deliciousness and is low fat and healthy to boot.

You can easily make this dish ahead of time, but I suggest bringing it to room temperature at least if you want to experience the full flavors of the ingredients. When reheating, don’t overdo it with the shrimp. Reheating in the microwave can turn even the best shrimp to rubber. Been there?

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I prefer making this with brown rice which is a tad more nutritious than some other varieties, but it would work equally as well with long-grain white rice or a wild rice bland. I’ve even made it with a yellow rice pilaf with lots of success. 

Riceland Foods, an Arkansas-based cooperative of over 6,000 rice farmers, is dear to my heart. I am not compensated by them for my references to them, but I do want you to know that this is my brand of choice for rice products. Growing up with Riceland rice, I just naturally learned to expect great results, and I always get them.  I hope you are able to find their rice products on your grocery shelves.  If not, go ask your store manager to stock them. You won’t be disappointed. Trust me.

Arkansas produces long-grain and medium-grain rice, not short-grain as I stated in the video. Sometimes, it’s a little unnerving when they say, “we’re on!”