Eastern Rice Salad Recipe
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Eastern Rice Salad

By: Teri 
"A fresh Eastern style rice salad with lots of vegetables!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup salted cashew pieces
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 pound fresh bean sprouts
  • 2 1/2 ounces fresh spinach
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic

Directions

  1. In a saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to a boil. Add 3/4 cup rice, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Refrigerate rice until chilled.
  2. Combine the chilled cooked rice, mushrooms, green peppers, red peppers, cashews, green onions, bean sprouts, spinach and celery in a large bowl.
  3. Blend the vegetable oil, soy sauce, parsley and crushed garlic in a separate bowl.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad 1 hour before serving and toss well.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 249 | Total Fat: 17.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by LORISUSAN   view full review
This is sooo good! It always gets rave reviews. I like to add the dressing just before...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by KARAJAYNE   view full review
I bring this salad to every potluck I go to and everyone always asks for the recipe. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2003 by DC in TX   view full review
Good. However, I think that you could definitely let the flavors meld together longer with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
I omitted the spinach and upped the rice to 1c. When I added the oil/soy sauce/garlic mix-even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2003 by BENJELLY   view full review
Simple and delicious. I used white and wild rice instead of just white. A new classic!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 1, 2003 by SHEMAY   view full review
This recipe has been a hit at both a groom's rehearsal dinner and at a pot luck. I always get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by Gypsy Girl Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband just stated that this is his new favorite salad. I made this exactly as printed,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by Francine   view full review
Lots of chopping, but it is worth it! I don't have very good luck cooking rice that is not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by JUNEMAMA   view full review
I made this for a women's luncheon. Everyone asked me for the recipe. Not only is it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2003 by JOGEMMILL   view full review
I've made this salad for almost every BBQ we've attended this summer and am always asked for...

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