Fruitilicious Rice Salad
Bursting with vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, Fruitilicious Rice Salad is a delightful fusion of tropical fruits and fluffy basmati rice, perfect for summer gatherings or a light, healthy meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy mangoes, sweet pineapple, crisp green apples, and tangy red grapes with a zesty citrus-honey dressing that’s enriched with fresh mint and a dash of olive oil for a gourmet touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this chilled salad is a refreshing twist on traditional rice dishes, offering a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Whether served as a side dish or a standalone meal, this rice salad is a showstopper packed with fruity goodness—a must-try for anyone who loves fresh, wholesome flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 large mango
- 1 cup (diced) pineapple
- 1 cup (halved) red grapes
- 1 medium green apple
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh mint leaves
- 1 large (juiced) orange
- 1 large (juiced) lime
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to a boil.
Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 12-15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl and let it cool completely to room temperature.
Peel and dice 1 large mango into bite-sized pieces. Dice 1 cup of pineapple and halve 1 cup of red grapes. Core and dice 1 medium green apple. Add all the prepared fruits to the cooled rice.
Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves and add them to the rice and fruit mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 large orange, the juice of 1 large lime, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the rice and fruit mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and garnish with extra mint leaves if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
964 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1212 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.4 g | ||
| Protein | 13.4 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 211 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1356 mg | 29% | |
*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.
