Zucchini Rice Salad

gluten free
Since I've cut gluten (and processed sugar) out of my diet, I've been playing with new combinations to fulfill my pasta and bread cravings, most recently taking a stab at a rice 'salad' with Florida ripe veggies balsamic & flax. As it would have it, the brown rice mixture gave me the right amount of tang and texture I look for in pasta salad, which satisfied that angry voice in my head, for neglecting my favorite carbs.

Gluten Free Zucchini Rice Salad
1 C Brown Rice, Uncooked
3/4 Cup Flax Seeds
1 Large Zucchini, Chopped
1 Red Pepper, Chopped
1/2 Onion, Chopped
1/4 C Olive Oil
1/8 C Balsamic Vinegar

Cook rice as directed on package, Add flax when reducing heat to simmer. Cover and cook 30-40 minutes. Set Aside & Let Cool.
rice
Combine Rice & Flax mixture with Zucchini, Onion, & Red Peppers.
vegetable salad
Mix together Olive Oil & Balsamic, shaking until thoroughly combined. Pour over Rice and Veggie mixture and toss until fully coated.
gluten free combinations
Cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. 
Zucchini
Enjoy.