Cold Bac'n Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Cold Bac'n Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rice (brown rice works as well as white in this recipe!); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth (or the flavor of your choice); ⅓ cup imitation bacon bits; 3 -5 green onions, depending on size of the onions & your taste, sliced into rounds (including the green tops); 2 small carrots, sliced into thin coins (or 1 large one); 1 stalk celery, chopped fine; ⅓ cup romaine lettuce, cut into small bite-size strips; 1 cup Italian dressing (may use more or less, according to your taste); fresh lemon juice; fresh parsley; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked rice (brown rice works as well as white in this recipe!)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth (or the flavor of your choice)
⅓ cup imitation bacon bits
3 -5 green onions, depending on size of the onions & your taste, sliced into rounds (including the green tops)
2 small carrots, sliced into thin coins (or 1 large one)
1 stalk celery, chopped fine
⅓ cup romaine lettuce, cut into small bite-size strips
1 cup Italian dressing (may use more or less, according to your taste)
fresh lemon juice
fresh parsley
fresh ground pepper

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Cook rice according to package directions, substituting broth for water.
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Once rice is finished - while still warm, mix with green onions (to wilt them a little), a squeeze of lemon juice, and dressing.
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After cooled, add in the rest of the veggies & sprinkle with bacon bits (and nuts, if using).
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Toss well.
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Let set in the fridge for a few hours before serving so the flavors can meld together.
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Best if settled overnight.
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The longer the salad rests, the better it is!
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Serve on top of a bed of lettuce & garnish with fresh parsley and ground pepper.
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*(Salt can be added, although I've found that the bacon bits and Italian dressing are enough for us!
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*Red peppers, sliced mushrooms, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, frozen thawed peas or the sugar snap variety, raisins, mandarin oranges, and toasted pecans or almonds would make great additions to this salad.
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I prefer the original, but add whatever you like!

529

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked rice (brown rice works as well as white in this recipe!), 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low sodium chicken broth (or the flavor of your choice), ⅓ cup imitation bacon bits, 3 -5 green onions, depending on size of the onions & your taste, sliced into rounds (including the green tops), and more.

Yes, Cold Bac'n Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cold Bac'n Rice Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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