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Nutty Rice Salad

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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

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  • 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

  1. In small bowl, whisk together lime juice, vinegar, mustard, scallions, salt and hot pepper sauce.
  2. Gradually whisk in olive oil; set aside.

Prepare Rice

  1. In large, heavy saucepan, bring vegetable broth to boil.
  2. Add rice, salt and bay leaves; mix well.
  3. Cover and reduce heat; simmer until all broth is absorbed.
  4. Remove bay leaves; transfer to large bowl.
  5. Add dressing and oregano; toss well.
  6. Cover and refrigerate, about two hours.
  7. Once chilled, mix in almonds, capers and chives.
  8. Season to taste and serve.

Servings: 10

Cooking Tips:
*Or water, if preferred.

Nutrition Information

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
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