How to Make Brown Rice Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brown rice salad is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for any occasion. This salad is not only packed with healthy ingredients, but it also has a great combination of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. Whether you are looking for a tasty side dish for a barbecue or a satisfying main course for a light lunch, this brown rice salad is sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ 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
  • ⅛ 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 to 60 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • 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

    203 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 251mg