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Holiday Rice Salad
Guiding Stars
Servings:
10 (134 g) as an appetizerPrep Time:
15 minutesCook Time:
60 minutes
Ingredients
This light and refreshing salad will satisfy your family and friends at the holidays.Tip: To toast the pecans, place in a dry, non-stick skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant, stirring often (3-4 minutes).
2 cups brown rice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
Pepper to taste
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
Zest and juice of 1 orange
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
4 parsley sprigs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Directions
1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, pepper, nutmeg, orange zest, and juice.
3. Toss with remaining ingredients and serve warm. For make ahead, chill for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
| Nutritional Facts | |
| Servings | 10 (134 g) |
| Base Nutrients | |
| Calories | 159 kcal (8%) |
| Calories from Fat | 35 kcal (0%) |
| Total Fat | 4 g (6%) |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g (3%) |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg (0%) |
| Sodium | 12 mg (0%) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 30 g (10%) |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g (12%) |
| Protein | 2 g (4%) |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | n/a |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg (7%) |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 20 mg (2%) |
| Iron | 1 mg (3%) |
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