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 Nutty Rice Salad
 
 
Dressing:  
2 Tbs    Lime juice, fresh  
2 Tbs    Red wine vinegar  
1 Tbs    Honey dijon mustard  
1 Bunch    Scallions, chopped  
¾ tsp    Salt  
1 tsp    Hot pepper sauce  
½ Cup    Olive oil  
Rice:  
 
4 Cups    Vegetable broth*  
2 Cups    Long-grain rice  
1½ tsp    Salt  
2   Bay leaves  
3 tsp    Dry oregano, crumbled  
½ Cup    Sliced almonds  
1/3 Cup    Capers, drained  
3 Tbs    Chives, fresh, chopped  
  Salt and pepper to taste  
 
Prepare dressing:
In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, vinegar, mustard, scallions, salt and hot pepper sauce. Gradually whisk in olive oil; set aside.
Prepare Rice:
In large, heavy saucepan, bring vegetable broth to boil. Add rice, salt and bay leaves; mix well. Cover and reduce heat; simmer until all broth is absorbed. Remove bay leaves; transfer to large bowl. Add dressing and oregano; toss well. Cover and refrigerate, about two hours. Once chilled, mix in almonds, capers and chives. Season to taste and serve.
 
Servings: 10
 
 Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
 
       
Amount Per Serving      
Calories   252.63  
Calories From Fat (56%)   141.82  
Calories From Protein (8%)   19.33  
Calories From Carbs (36%)   91.48  
Calories From Alcohol (0%)   0.00  
    % Daily Value
Total Fat 16.26g   25%  
Saturated Fat 2.14g   11%  
Monounsaturated Fat 10.78g      
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.66g      
Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g      
Cholesterol 0.98mg   0%  
Sodium 1359.66mg   57%  
Potassium 280.01mg   8%  
Carbohydrates 22.97g   8%  
Dietary Fiber 3.03g   12%  
Sugar 0.82g      
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g      
Net Carbohydrates 19.95g      
Protein 5.30g   11%  
Vitamin A 1909.72IU   38%  
Vitamin C 6.92mg   12%  
Calcium 58.40mg   6%  
Iron 2.12mg   12%  
Vitamin E 3.57IU   36%  
Thiamin 0.11mg   7%  
Riboflavin 0.12mg   7%  
Niacin 1.67mg   8%  
Vitamin B6 0.10mg   5%  
Folate 42.30µg   11%  
Pantothenic Acid 0.16mg   2%  
Phosphorus 55.27mg   6%  
Magnesium 29.95mg   7%  
Zinc 1.16mg   8%  
Copper 0.14mg   7%  
Manganese 0.39mg   19%  
Selenium 2.75µg   4%  
Alcohol 0.00g      
Caffeine 0.00mg      
Water 43.20g      
 
 Cooking Tips
*Or water, if preferred.
 
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