Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice; 1 1/2 cups water; 3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked without salt or fat); 1 cup green seedless grape, halved; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot (or fresh in season); 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion; Dressing; 1 (8 ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt; 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (or to your liking); 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 dash salt; 1 bunch green seedless grape (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked without salt or fat)
1 cup green seedless grape, halved
1/2 cup chopped dried apricot (or fresh in season)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
Dressing
1 (8 ounce) carton plain low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon curry powder (or to your liking)
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1 dash salt
1 bunch green seedless grape (optional)

1
Wash wild rice in 3 changes of hot water, drain.
2
Combine wild rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan.
3
Bring to boil.
4
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes.
5
In a large bowl,combine wild rice, brown rice, halved grapes,apricots and green onions.
6
Toss well, cover with plastic wrap and chill.
7
-----------Dressing-----------.
8
In a small bowl, combine yogurt, parsley, curry powder, brown sugar and salt.
9
Stir well, cover and chill.
10
To serve, add dressing to rice mixture, tossing gently to coat.
11
Garnish with whole grapes.

659

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup uncooked wild rice, 1 1/2 cups water, 3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked without salt or fat), 1 cup green seedless grape, halved, and more.

Yes, 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!

Rice Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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