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Amazing Brown Rice Salad

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"A delicious brown rice salad recipe I concocted myself. Everyone loves it. Great to take to parties as a side dish." — SUZANNEHENDRIX

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup diced celery

1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 tablespoon sugar

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Directions

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
Transfer rice to a serving bowl, and stir in onion, celery, cranberries, salad dressing and sugar. Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 1 hr
READY IN 3 hrs 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 01, 2005

I followed the directions exactly as stated, except that I let the rice cool before adding the other ingredients. It was delicious and wasn't sticky, clumpy or mushy. I'll be making this again.

—DUNTEACHN

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 04, 2005

It was ok. I added some chopped carrots to the mix. Definitely must eat right away-- not very good as left overs because the rice seems to get mushy after a day. Will make again.

—BKcook

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Jun 11, 2005

This was very good and versitile. I added some shredded carrots for color and the next day added leftover chicken for a lunch. Thank you.

—STACITA

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May 06, 2004

Oh my gosh ! My family LOVED this recipe. My husband, my 4 year old son, 7 year old daughter and I really loved every bite of this recipe. I did not have balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing. So I used 1/4 cup balsamic vinager and 1/4 cup fat free italian dressing. The taste was magnificent. I will make again !!!!!!!

—SROSE67

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May 11, 2004

Wow! I found this recipe and whipped it up at the last minute. Boy, was I impressed. This is really yummy. I omitted the celery since I did not have any but did not miss it. I did not have any premade balsamic dressing so I made some using a Good Seasons garlic and herb packet and balsamic vinegar. I can't wait to make this again. Thanks for the recipe.

—mommyluvsnoah

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Feb 04, 2004

This is a great recipe. Easy to prepare and fabulous variety of textures and flavors.

—Anastasia

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Dec 15, 2005

With a good, sweet dressing, this is a pretty good salad. If your vinaigrette is savory instead of sweet, I don't think it would be as good. I used a brown-wild rice blend because it looked more festive, but brown would taste good, too, I'm sure.

—NITROJEN

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Jun 03, 2004

My husband and I loved this. He packs a lunch every day, and this is perfect for hot summer days, when a sandwich is just too much. Better even the second day, or make it early in the day for that night. A definite keeper.

—KATEKANENAYLOR

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Nutrition

Calories
302 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
49.7 g
16%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
10.3 g
16%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
3.8 g
8%

Sodium
365 mg
15%

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

Nutritional Information

Amazing Brown Rice Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 302
** Calories from Fat: 93

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 10.3g 16 %
** Saturated Fat 1.3g 6 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 365mg 15 %
** Potassium 179mg 5 %
** Total Carbohydrates 49.7g 16 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
** Protein 3.8g 8 %
** Sugars 9.9g
** Vitamin A 1 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 20 %
** Niacin 22 %
** Vitamin B6 16 %
** Magnesium 25 %
** Folate 9 %

* 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.