For a fresh salad with a tangy flavor, this colorful rice salad brings a touch of the exotic into your home. It's a great addition to those quick dinner ideas that need a salad to complete the meal. And the cooked rice and mixed vegetables make this a truly nutritious spin on the traditional side salad.
RecipeSavants.comFor a fresh salad with a tangy flavor, this colorful rice salad brings a touch of the exotic into your home. It's a great addition to those quick dinner ideas that need a salad to complete the meal. And the cooked rice and mixed vegetables make this a truly nutritious spin on the traditional side salad.Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Grains Recipes, RecipesGrainsAmericanRice Salad With Balsamic DressingPT15MServes 8
Ingredients:
3 Cups Cooked Brown And/Or Brown Basmati Rice1.5 Cups Cooked Wild Rice0.5 Medium Cucumber0.5 Medium Red Onion1 Medium Yellow Bell Pepper2 Stalk Celery6 Ounces Red Cherry Tomatoes1 Tablespoon Olive Oil0.25 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard1.5 Teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar1 Teaspoon Coarse Salt0.25 Teaspoon Greek Black OlivesMix vegetables and rice in a bowl.
To make dressing, whisk together olive oil, Dijon, balsamic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Pour dressing over the salad, toss to combine and serve.