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Rice Salad

Rice Salad

8 Ratings
8 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 6 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Enjoy this versatile recipe with family and friends. You can substitute other frozen and fresh veggies than the ones listed in the ingredients depending on what you have on hand.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas, cooked
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons French dressing
  • salt (1/2 teaspoon, optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix rice, vegetables, and raisins in a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Mix mayonnaise, dressing and salt in a small bowl. Stir into rice/vegetable mixture.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers.

Notes

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Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/6 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 160
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 100 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 22 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 158 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 160
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 2 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 22 mg
Potassium 158 mg
Sodium 100 mg
Copper 113 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 36 mg
Phosphorus 79 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 22 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 23 mcg
Folate 18 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 14 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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