Brown Rice Salad

Brown Rice Salad

A scrumptious salad bursting with flavor and textures is tossed with a creamy vinaigrette dressing!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 2 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup low fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 slices bacon
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • ¼ cup toasted almond slices
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

Step 1
Place rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 to 60 minutes.

Step 2
In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 3
Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

Step 4
In a large bowl, mix the rice, dressing mixture, bacon, bell pepper, green onions, peas, almonds, and cilantro. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203
Calories
7g
Fat
31g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat7g 9%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Cholesterol14mg 5%
Sodium144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber3g 12%
Total Sugars3g
Protein5g
Vitamin C29mg 145%
Calcium66mg 5%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium251mg 5%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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