Cold Rice Salad
Cold Rice Salad brings together tender white rice, juicy chicken, crisp broccoli, sweet peas and corn, and sliced hard-cooked eggs, all finished with a light vinaigrette. It’s refreshing, hearty, and versatile—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a make-ahead lunch that tastes bright and satisfying straight from the fridge.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the rice and stir. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- 2
Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then immediately remove from the heat.
- 3
Cover and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes.
- 4
Cool, peel, and slice the eggs.
- 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear.
- 6
Whisk the remaining oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until lightly emulsified; set aside.
- 7
Place the tomatoes, broccoli, peas, and corn in a large mixing bowl; toss to combine.
- 8
Add the chicken, eggs, and rice, and toss again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- 9
Toss with the dressing to coat just before serving.
- Calories 256.24 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.19 g Good Source
- Carbs 36.57 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.98 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.09 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 106.11 mg High
- Sodium 315.18 mg Moderate
- Fiber 3.86 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.39 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.49 g Low Source
- Calcium 69.19 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.49 mg Moderate
- Potassium 509.86 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 62.81 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 75.16 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 1.12 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cold Rice Salad is a side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli, Diced Tomatoes, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 256.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cold Rice Salad?
- It is a salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Cold Rice Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli, Diced Tomatoes, Eggs, Green Peas. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cold Rice Salad?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 256.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cold Rice Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
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