FRUIT AND RICE SALAD

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This cool refreshing salad is perfect to serve on hot summer days. Rice blends with peaches, grapes, celery, raisins, pecans and a dressing that's just lightly sweet. It's a pretty dish to take to any table. -Gitta Hoffman, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
3 fresh peaches or nectarines, pitted and chopped or 1-1/2 cups frozen sliced peaches, thawed and chopped
1 cup halved green grapes
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended. Stir in the rice, peaches, grapes, celery and raisins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Just before serving, stir in the pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Arzu Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of fruit salads, but this one is really good. The rice adds a nice touch.


Cabangile Naledi
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've made it with different fruits and rice varieties and it's always delicious.


Rhesus Factor
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Nasiphi Nyamela
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect summer dish.


M Kamran
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great summer dish.


Husnain Bhatti
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


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


Lucy Kiarie
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This salad is the perfect way to use up leftover fruit.


Zulqarnain Gondal
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I'm not a huge fan of fruit salads, but this one is really good. The rice adds a nice touch.


Gleny Trejo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've made it with different fruits and rice varieties and it's always delicious.


Nadan larka
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Eyong Arrey
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect summer dish.


PM IK
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great summer dish.


Faiten
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat fruit.


Moonion the Raccoon
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


nathan mwale
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This salad is the perfect way to use up leftover fruit.


Ssebunya Fred
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I'm not a huge fan of fruit salads, but this one is really good. The rice adds a nice touch.


Latta Sani
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This salad is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've made it with different fruits and rice varieties and it's always delicious.


Zumera Awel
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


MD jihad Mollah
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! I love the combination of fruits and rice. It's the perfect summer dish.