Hawaiian Rice Salad
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant Hawaiian Rice Salad! Featuring fluffy jasmine rice, sweet pineapple chunks, smoky diced ham, and a colorful medley of red bell peppers, shredded carrots, and green onions, this dish is a celebration of fresh, bold flavors. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and a hint of honey, every bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy. Chopped cilantro adds a pop of freshness, making this chilled salad an irresistible option for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. Ready in just over 30 minutes and bursting with island-inspired ingredients, this recipe is a delicious way to brighten up your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 4 cups water
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup ham (diced)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 stalks green onions (sliced)
- 1 medium carrot (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and keeps the rice from clumping.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set it aside to cool completely. You can spread the rice on a baking sheet to expedite cooling.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice with pineapple chunks, diced ham, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and shredded carrot.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Fold in the chopped cilantro for a fresh burst of flavor.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the Hawaiian Rice Salad chilled as a main course or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1391 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 118 mg | 39% | |
| Sodium | 5297 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.5 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.8 g | ||
| Protein | 71.4 g | 143% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 289 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2179 mg | 46% | |
*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.
