Egg and Brown Rice Salad ๐ฅ
Overview:
- Name: Egg and Brown Rice Salad
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Description: This delightful salad recipe was discovered about a decade ago in the cherished pages of the “Working Woman’s Cookbook”. It’s a generous portion that’s perfect for gatherings, especially picnics where it has consistently won hearts.
- Category: Grains
- Keywords: Cheese, Summer, Weeknight, Less than 60 Minutes, Easy
- Servings: 12
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 10 | Frozen green peas |
| 8 cups | Cooked brown rice |
| 3 cups | Cooked white rice |
| 1 | Celery stalk, diced |
| 1 | Onion, finely chopped |
| 1/4 lb | Monterey Jack cheese, cubed |
| 4 | Hard-boiled eggs, chopped |
| 2 tbsp | Diced pimentos |
| 1 cup | Mayonnaise |
| 1 tbsp | Prepared mustard |
| 1 tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/8 tsp | Ground black pepper |
| 1/8 tsp | Dried dill weed |
| To taste | Paprika |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by rinsing the frozen green peas under cold water to separate them; then, drain well.
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Mix Ingredients: In a very large bowl, combine the rinsed peas, chopped hard-boiled eggs, cooked brown rice, cooked white rice, diced celery, finely chopped onion, cubed Monterey Jack cheese, and diced pimentos.
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Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, prepared mustard, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, and dried dill weed until well combined.
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Combine Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the egg and rice mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Final Touch: Sprinkle the salad with paprika for an extra burst of color and flavor.
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Chill: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 176.3
- Total Fat: 6.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 118.3mg
- Sodium: 353.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 18.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 9.8g
Notes:
- This Egg and Brown Rice Salad is not only delicious but also nutritious, packed with protein, fiber, and wholesome ingredients.
- Feel free to customize this salad by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping out ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
- It’s a perfect make-ahead dish for busy weeknights or to bring along to summer gatherings and potlucks.
