Amazing Brown Rice Salad
Amazing Brown Rice Salad pairs nutty brown rice with tart cranberries, crunchy celery, and a tangy-sweet balsamic dressing for a lively mix of textures and flavors. It’s ideal served chilled as a make-ahead side for picnics, potlucks, or an easy dinner companion, with a refreshing balance of brightness and subtle sweetness.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- 2
Stir in the rice, cover, and lower the heat to low.
- 3
Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
- 4
Transfer the rice to a serving bowl, and mix in the onion, celery, cranberries, salad dressing, and sugar.
- 5
Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.
- Calories 297.08 kcal Moderate
- Protein 4.86 g Low Source
- Carbs 58.9 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.76 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 313.71 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.95 g Moderate
- Sugar 16.04 g High
- Added Sugar 4.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 14.49 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.92 mg Low Source
- Potassium 206.6 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 6.61 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
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About This Recipe
Amazing Brown Rice Salad is a side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinaigrette, Brown Rice, Celery, and Dried Cranberry. Each serving provides about 297.08 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Amazing Brown Rice Salad?
- It is a salad recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Amazing Brown Rice Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinaigrette, Brown Rice, Celery, Dried Cranberry, Red Onion. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Amazing Brown Rice Salad?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 297.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Amazing Brown Rice Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 5 steps.
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