[NEW] Holiday Rice Salad

This light and refreshing salad will satisfy your family and friends at the holidays. Tip: To toast the pecans, place in a dry, non-stick skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant, stirring often (3-4 minutes).
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
10 Servings
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[NEW] Holiday Rice Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar Pepper to taste â…› tsp. nutmeg Zest and juice of 1 orange ½ cup dried cranberries 1 apple, cored and chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery 4 parsley sprigs, chopped ¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted

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Instructions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions.
  2. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, pepper, nutmeg, orange zest, and juice.
  3. Toss with remaining ingredients and serve warm. For make ahead, chill for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

8 servings per container
Serving size 231 g
Amount per serving
Calories 265
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.6g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 14.5mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 49.9g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4.61g 16%
Total Sugars 9.7g
Includes 5.1g Added Sugars 10%
Protein 4.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 29.5mg 2%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Potassium 239mg 6%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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