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Here is a great, quick and easy recipe for a rice salad dish. It can be a great addition to any family meal or party, especially in the hot summer months.
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Easy Rice Salad Recipe

Here is a great, quick and easy recipe for a rice salad dish. It can be a great addition to any family meal or party, especially in the hot summer months.
Prep Time40 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigerator Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cold rice salad, easy rice salad, rice salad
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 141kcal
Author: Barbara

Ingredients

  • 2 cups raw, long grain white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups celery, sliced thin
  • 3/4 cups onion, sliced thin
  • 1 large bunch scallions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh mint, chopped

Dressing

  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cook long grain white rice according to package instructions.
    Here is a great, quick and easy recipe for a rice salad dish. It can be a great addition to any family meal or party, especially in the hot summer months.
  • Place on a large sheet pan to cool.
    Here is a great, quick and easy recipe for a rice salad dish. It can be a great addition to any family meal or party, especially in the hot summer months.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooled rice, celery, onions, scallions, red bell pepper and herbs.
  • In a small bowl, stir together vinegar, lemon juice, mayo and sour cream. Slowly add olive oil while whisking. Add salt and black pepper, to taste.
    Here is a great, quick and easy recipe for a rice salad dish. It can be a great addition to any family meal or party, especially in the hot summer months.
  • Combine to rice mixture with the dressing.
    Here is a great, quick and easy recipe for a rice salad dish. It can be a great addition to any family meal or party, especially in the hot summer months.
  • Place lid on bowl or cover tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.
    Here is a great, quick and easy recipe for a rice salad dish. It can be a great addition to any family meal or party, especially in the hot summer months.

Notes

    • Use a long grain rice such as Uncle Ben's. The original recipe called for Uncle Ben's converted rice. Follow the instructions on the box.
    • Be sure to let the rice cool before mixing with the other ingredients. You don't want the fresh herbs to wilt.
    • The flavors meld and get better as it sits in the refrigerator. Let marinate for a minimum of 4 hours. It can be made the night before.
    • Serve as a side dish or make it the main course by serving in lettuce cups.
    • Please note that the carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information vary greatly depending on the ingredients you use. The nutritional information below is auto-calculated and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
Love rice? Try this Rice Pilaf!

Nutrition

Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 47mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.3mg