Apple Rice Salad with Sunflower Seeds
The possibilities for this salad are endless! Try wild or brown rice instead of white; scallions instead of sweet onions; or a four-ounce jar of pimentos instead of red bell pepper. —Diann Mayer, Austin, Texas
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
- 1 medium apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/3 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
- 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion
- 5 pitted dates, chopped
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- DRESSING:
- 1/3 cup apple cider or juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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