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

California Rice Salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that captures the essence of the Golden State. It is a versatile and nutritious salad that is perfect for a light lunch, a picnic, or as a side dish for a barbecue. This salad is bursting with the flavors of fresh, crisp vegetables, tender rice, and a zesty and tangy dressing that ties everything together.

The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients. It is a celebration of the...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
  • 1 (20 ounce) can DOLE® Pineapple Chunks
  • 1 ½ cups packed arugula or spinach
  • ½ pound bacon slices, cooked, drained and crumbled
  • ½ cup sliced red onion
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • Drain pineapple; reserve 1/4 cup juice.
  • Combine rice, pineapple chunks, arugula, bacon and onion in large bowl.
  • Whisk together olive oil, reserved juice and mustard in small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over rice mixture; toss to evenly coat.
  • Nutrition

    348 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 360mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 111mg

    Categories

    Salad recipes