READY IN ABOUT 1½ hrs

Wild Rice and Pepper Salad

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"A crunchy, cool, refreshing salad with a hint of lemon that goes great with grilled chicken on warm summer nights!" — Jillian

Directions

Combine cooked rice, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Stir the mayonnaise into the rice mixture.
Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

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PREP 20 mins
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

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Apr 24, 2012

Hi, I'm Jillian the submitter of this recipe. I use Uncle Ben's Long Grain and Wild Rice for this recipe as a personal preference. To cut down on time they have a microwave bag that's done in 90 seconds if you prefer. I also use Hellman's light mayo and FRESH lemon juice. This is easy to throw together and chock full of vibrant colors and flavors - not to mention it's light. I hope you enjoy it!

—Jillian

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Apr 23, 2012

Oh, YUM, Jillian! How long has this recipe been around? I was just poking around and found it. Would you believe that I served this warm tonight with leftover turkey (the kosher one from Trader Joe's) from last night? And tomorrow I'll have it for lunch cold from the fridge. I didn't add salt, I didn't have yellow pepper, and I used full-fat mayo (I know...). Otherwise I followed your directions. This is so easy and such a great side dish! I LOVE the versatility of recipes like this one! Thank you very much!

—Marianne

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6 Ratings

Sep 22, 2012

Made exactly as written and it was delicious! I brought it to a barbecue and everyone asked for the recipe. Have also made it with quinoa, which is also excellent. Thanks, Jillian!

—mimsmac

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Oct 30, 2012

Awesome, easy and has a great light flavor with the lemon zest which I added a little more than called for. Simple and well worth the effort. Oh, we didn't have the long grain wild rice so we used white minute rice and wild rice in a nice combination.

—vkk

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Apr 12, 2013

I used 100% wild rice which makes it taste nutty and crunchy (but doesn't look at all like the picture!). Very good!

—QUINLANQ

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Mar 26, 2013

I was pleasantly surprised! It's a light, fresh meal. I doubled the lemon because I'm a fan. My whole family ate it. Great side or potluck dish because it can be made ahead.

—Escape

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Nutrition

Calories
147 kcal
7%

Carbohydrates
22.3 g
7%

Cholesterol
5 mg
2%

Fat
5.4 g
8%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
3.9 g
8%

Sodium
251 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Wild Rice and Pepper Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 147
Calories from Fat: 48

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.4g 8 %
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
Cholesterol 5mg 2 %
Sodium 251mg 10 %
Potassium 197mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 22.3g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 3.9g 8 %
Sugars 2.8g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 106 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 8 %
** Thiamin 7 %
** Niacin 17 %
Vitamin B6 13 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.