FESTIVE RICE SALAD

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I once had a similar salad at a friend's house and I was determined to re-create it at home. After several tries, I came up with this sweet-tart concoction. It's easy to prepare and colorful, too. -Terri Simpson, Palm Harbor, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup dried cranberries
DRESSING:
1/2 cup canola oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions; cool. In a large bowl, combine the rice, peas, red pepper, onions and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

kailash bm
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I'm not a big fan of rice salad, but this recipe changed my mind.


shakir jan
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer side dish.


Wayne Molebatsi
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I love the festive colors of this salad. It's perfect for a holiday party.


Tatyana Thomas
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Muneeb Ashfaq
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so versatile and easy to make.


Makenzy McIntosh
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This rice salad is the perfect healthy and delicious side dish for any occasion.


Sadia Gull
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Autumn Anderson
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Khokon Gush
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.


Jan Gf
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This rice salad is the perfect side dish for a holiday meal. It's light and refreshing, but still has a lot of flavor.


Belinda Sarpong
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the vegetables are so fresh and crisp.


aditha
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This salad is delicious! I made it for a holiday party and everyone raved about it.


Md Munna vi
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My family loved this rice salad! It was so refreshing and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


PT Boy
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This rice salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just a simple weeknight dinner.


momma2my2girls
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I'm not a big fan of rice salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful.


nichlon garrett
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This salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for a busy holiday season. I made it a day ahead and it was even better the next day.


Maroun Bou issa
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be made with whatever vegetables you have on hand. I've also tried it with different types of rice, and it always turns out great.


lacy durrance
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This rice salad was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


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