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Rice Salad

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Makes: 6 Servings

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 168
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 94 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 20 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 201 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 168
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 7 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 20 mg
Potassium 201 mg
Sodium 94 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 35 mg
Phosphorus 93 mg
Selenium 4 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 23 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 12 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 24 mcg
Folate 23 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 14 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups
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