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Summer Rice Salad Recipe

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Tangy dressing and flavorful ingredients make for a very tasty side dish that's a refreshing alternative to potato salad. People can't seem to stop eating this unique salad. It's great with hamburgers or chicken at picnics or potluck dinners. -Laura Panfil, Niles, Michigan

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Summer Rice Salad Recipe

Prep: 10 min. + chilling

Yield: 4-6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Leaf lettuce, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, combine rice, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, parsley, sugar and salt; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired. Yield: 4-6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 136 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 296 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Summer Rice Salad in Taste of Home June/July 1996, p39

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Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by TerryM

Needed a side dish for family party. This looked easy and tasty. Everyone who tried it enjoyed it. I happened to have Trader Joe's rice medley (heat in the micro package with brown rice, red rice and black barley) which is really tasty. Also added tbsp dijon mustard and 1/2 C toasted pecans for texture. Picked up spplies to make more too. As my Sis said - this could be a meal itself.

Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2012 by contrarywife

Very good. I kicked it up a bit with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, black pepper and Mrs. Dash. I also added some sweet orange bell pepper. Next time I'll probably double the dressing as it was slightly dry. Great recipe to customize to your family's tastes, and pretty too!

Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by dawnHowe

This is easy and delicious. I cook several cups of rice in my rice cooker each week, so it is easy to measure out 2 cups for this recipe. I also add a diced cucumber, and use one regular tomato (instead of cherry tomatoes).