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

Rice salad is a delightful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This versatile salad can be served as a side dish for a barbecue, a light lunch, or even as a main course. With its combination of tender rice, crunchy vegetables, and zesty dressing, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.

What makes rice salad so appealing is the variety of flavors and textures it offers. The rice provides a hearty base, while the addition of fresh vegetables adds a refreshing crunch. ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1 (9 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  • Rinse frozen peas under cold water. Strain, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, rice, celery, onions, and pimiento; toss to combine, and set aside. In a separate bowl, stir the mayonnaise together with mustard, lemon juice, relish, tuna, dill, salt, and pepper until well blended. Add to the vegetable mixture, and toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours. Toss once more before serving. Serve chilled.

    • Nutrition

    424 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 159mg
    • Sodium: 691mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 282mg

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