Brown Rice Salad

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A scrumptious salad bursting with flavor and textures is tossed with a creamy vinaigrette dressing!

Submitted by dakota kelly
Updated on July 14, 2022
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 â…” 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

  • â…› 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

  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.

  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.

  3. Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.

  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)

203 Calories
7g Fat
31g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 251mg 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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