Texas Confetti Rice Salad

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + cooling

Makes

12 servings (1-1/3 cups each)

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022
A spicy way to dress up rice, this southwestern salad will impress at the dinner table or at a potluck lunch. Just add a hearty appetite!—Linda Morten, Somerville, TX

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
  • 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 4 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, bring the broth, rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.
  2. Stir in the turkey, tomatoes, corn, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, cilantro, chiles, vinegar, lime juice, mustard, cumin, garlic salt and pepper flakes. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in avocado.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 426 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 589mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.