Grape Rice Salad Burst 🍇

Recipe: Rice Salad 🥗

Description: This Rice Salad is a delightful departure from the typical potato salad, offering a refreshing combination of flavors that pairs perfectly with BBQ meats. It’s particularly delicious alongside “Marinated Flank Steak.”

• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
• Servings: 12
• Calories: 113.7 per serving
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (based on 8 reviews)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup wild rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup green seedless grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup green seedless grapes (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Wild Rice:

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   • Wash wild rice thoroughly in 3 changes of hot water and drain.
   • In a medium saucepan, combine wild rice and 1 1/2 cups of water.
   • Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 40 minutes until the rice is tender.

2. Mix Salad:

   • In a large bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, brown rice, halved grapes, apricots, and green onions.
   • Toss the ingredients together until well combined.
   • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator.

3. Prepare Dressing:

   • In a separate small bowl, mix together the plain low-fat yogurt, chopped parsley, curry powder, brown sugar, and salt until well combined.
   • Cover the dressing and chill it in the refrigerator.

4. Combine Salad and Dressing:

   • When ready to serve, add the chilled dressing to the rice mixture.
   • Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

5. Garnish and Serve:

   • Garnish the Rice Salad with whole grapes for a decorative touch.
   • Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing flavors!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 113.7
• Fat: 0.8g
• Saturated Fat: 0.3g
• Cholesterol: 1.1mg
• Sodium: 29.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 23.9g
• Fiber: 1.9g
• Sugar: 6.6g
• Protein: 3.4g

Tips:

• For added sweetness, you can substitute dried apricots or other dried fruits for the grapes.
• Make sure to thoroughly chill both the salad and the dressing before combining them for the best flavor.
• This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving. Just add the dressing right before serving to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.

This Rice Salad recipe is a versatile and healthy option that’s perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or any occasion year-round. Enjoy its light and flavorful goodness with friends and family! 🍇🥬🌿