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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Amazing Brown Rice Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 32
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 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 15%
- Protein 4.86 g Low Source 10%
- Carbohydrate 58.9 g 21%
- Total Fat 6.76 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.02 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 313.71 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 5.54 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 16.04 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 14.49 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 206.6 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 6.61 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.02 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Amazing Brown Rice Salad is an American 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 an American 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.
- Is Amazing Brown Rice Salad healthy?
- Amazing Brown Rice Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 297.08 calories and 4.86 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 313.71 mg (14% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.02 g (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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