A scrumptious salad bursting with flavor and textures is tossed with a creamy vinaigrette dressing!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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