Fruity Rice Salad
Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Fruity Rice Salad is a vibrant twist on traditional salads. Loaded with juicy pineapple, sweet mango, crisp cucumber, and succulent red grapes, this recipe is a perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and zest. Toasted slivered almonds and dried cranberries bring delightful texture and tartness, while a light citrus-honey dressing made with freshly squeezed orange juice ties it all together with a subtle tang. Fresh mint leaves add a touch of herbal freshness, making this chilled salad the ultimate summer side dish or quick, healthy meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing option for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Let the flavors meld in the refrigerator before serving for the best taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 mango (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup red grapes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
- 3 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, pineapple chunks, diced mango, halved grapes, diced cucumber, and dried cranberries.
In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the rice and fruit mixture, and toss gently to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
Add the toasted slivered almonds and chopped mint leaves to the salad, and toss lightly to incorporate.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, give the salad one final toss, then garnish with additional mint leaves or a handful of nuts if desired.
Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1839 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.2 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 633 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.9 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.8 g | ||
| Protein | 27.1 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 231 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1524 mg | 32% | |
*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.
