Rice Salad

Rice Salad

This rice salad is a great summer salad in place of potato salad, or any time of year!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 50 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 (9 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Step 1
In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.

Step 2
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.

Step 3
Rinse frozen peas under cold water. Strain, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, rice, celery, onions, and pimiento; toss to combine, and set aside. In a separate bowl, stir the mayonnaise together with mustard, lemon juice, relish, tuna, dill, salt, and pepper until well blended. Add to the vegetable mixture, and toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours. Toss once more before serving. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424
Calories
26g
Fat
30g
Carbs
17g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat26g 34%
Saturated Fat5g 23%
Cholesterol159mg 53%
Sodium691mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber2g 9%
Total Sugars6g
Protein17g
Vitamin C20mg 100%
Calcium49mg 4%
Iron3mg 17%
Potassium282mg 6%

*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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