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Orange rice salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Orange rice salad is a delicious recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 1 hour, 30 minutes of prep time and about 0 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour, 30 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 7 (2/3 cup per serving) servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 7 (2/3 cup per serving)
Preparation Time 1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Cook Time 0 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour, 30 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Mandarin Oranges; Rice
Category Fruit; Rice & Grains
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Subtype Salad
Diet

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

  • 1/2 cup celery, diced

  • 3/4 cup raisins or other dried fruit

  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon orange juice or vinegar

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

  • 3 green onions, washed and thinly sliced

  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges with juice

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 200 cal

  • Total fat: 7g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 0mg

  • Sodium: 15mg

  • Potassium: 0g

  • Carbohydrate: 32g

  • Fiber: 3g

  • Protein: 3g