Polynesian Rice Salad
Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant Polynesian Rice Salad, a refreshing blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring fluffy jasmine rice as the base, this colorful dish is loaded with juicy pineapple chunks, ripe mango, crunchy red bell pepper, and aromatic green onions. Toasted shredded coconut and fresh cilantro add a delightful tropical twist, while a zesty soy-lime-honey dressing ties everything together in perfect harmony. Topped with optional black sesame seeds for a subtle crunch, this salad is not only visually stunning but also packed with exotic flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's the perfect side dish or light main course for warm-weather gatherings, picnics, or whenever you’re craving an island escape.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- 1 large mango, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened, toasted)
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the jasmine rice according to package instructions if it's not already prepared. Allow it to cool completely before using.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled jasmine rice, pineapple chunks, diced mango, diced red bell pepper, green onions, toasted shredded coconut, and chopped cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and sesame oil to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add a pinch of salt or extra lime juice for more flavor, if desired.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish, sprinkle with black sesame seeds (if using) for garnish, and serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
Serve as a side dish or light main course, and enjoy the tropical flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1603 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.4 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.2 g | 136% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1206 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.3 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.8 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 235 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1705 mg | 36% | |
*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.
