This light and refreshing salad will satisfy your family and friends at the holidays.
Tip: To toast the pecans, place in a dry, non-stick skillet over medium heat and toast until fragrant, stirring often (3-4 minutes).
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown rice
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
- Pepper to taste
- ⅛ tsp. nutmeg
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 apple, cored and chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 parsley sprigs, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
Directions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, pepper, nutmeg, orange zest, and juice.
- Toss with remaining ingredients and serve warm. For make ahead, chill for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per container
Serving Size 231 g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 5.5g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat 0.5g | 4% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 3g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 15mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 50g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars 10g | ||
| Includes 5g Added Sugars | 10% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 1g | ||
| Protein 4g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 29.5mg | 2% | |
| Iron 1.1mg | 6% | |
| Potassium 240mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin A 7.6mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 9.3mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin E 0.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K 14.4mcg | 10% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0mg | 4% | |
| Niacin 3.2mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.3mg | 15% | |
| Folate 17.9mcg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 1.8mcg | 6% | |
| Chloride 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 0.7mg | 15% | |
| Phosphorus 141.4mg | 10% | |
| Iodine 0.2mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 79.1mg | 20% | |
| Zinc 1.2mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 11.4mcg | 20% | |
| Copper 0.2mg | 20% | |
| Manganese 1.9mg | 80% | |
| Chromium 1.1mcg | 4% | |
| Molybdenum 1.8mcg | 4% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.
Ingredients
Brown Rice, Apples, Celery, Orange Juice, Sweetened Dried Cranberries (cranberries, Sugar, Sunflower Oil (adds A Trivial Amount Of Fat)), Cider Vinegar, Pecans, Olive Oil, Orange Zest, Parsley, Ground Nutmeg.
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