Apple Rice Salad
Bright, crisp, and delightfully refreshing, Apple Rice Salad is the perfect fusion of wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors, making it a standout option for light lunches or side dishes. This easy-to-prepare recipe combines fluffy white rice with crunchy diced apples, crisp celery, tart dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts for a medley of textures and tastes. A drizzle of tangy apple cider vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey ties everything together beautifully, creating a harmonious blend that’s equal parts nutritious and delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for meal prepping or serving chilled, this salad is a crowd-pleaser bursting with fall-inspired ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for healthy meal enthusiasts, picnic spreads, or refreshing gluten-free alternatives, Apple Rice Salad is guaranteed to keep your taste buds dancing!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 2 pieces Apple (medium, crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 pieces Celery stalks
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (or pecans, toasted if preferred)
- 1 piece Green onion (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
Prepare 2 cups of cooked white rice if not already done. Let the rice cool completely before assembling the salad.
Dice the apples into small bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for added color and texture. Place the diced apples in a bowl of water with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Slice the celery stalks thinly and chop the green onion if using.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, diced apples (drain them first), sliced celery, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and green onion.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar to suit your palate.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving. Enjoy your fresh Apple Rice Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.7 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2073 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.3 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 106.4 g | ||
| Protein | 20.7 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 144 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1064 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
