Brown Rice Citrus Salad
By
Trish Morris
@Habibisca
7
Tired of potato and macaroni salads for picnics and outings. This rice salad is a great alternative. It is light and has fewer calories than mayo based cold salads.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
What a refreshing salad! The cranberry and orange add a nice zing. This is perfect for a potluck or picnic. This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for a large crowd. Yummy!
Ingredients
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1 cbrown and wild rice (I ran out of wild rice so i just used brown)
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1/2 cdried cranberries
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3/4 cpecans - toasted and chopped
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2 stalk(s)green onion (fine slice)
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2 Tbspapple cider vinegar
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2 Tbspolive oil, extra virgin
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2 Tbsphoney
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2 Tbspfresh orange juice
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3/4 tsporange zest
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·fresh cracked pepper (to taste)
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·pinch of salt
How to Make Brown Rice Citrus Salad
- Cook rice as per directions and cool in fridge. Combine liquid and pour over rice. Add rest of ingredients and chill.
About Brown Rice Citrus Salad
Course/Dish: Other Salads
Main Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Regional Style: English
Collections: All-Star Salads Summer Recipes
