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Submitted by prenticemearns

Brown rice salad with mandarin oranges, golden raisins, and pecans tossed in orange juice and apple cider vinegar. A bright, citrusy grain salad served at room temperature that’s vegan and gluten-free.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

15 min

COOK

0 min

READY

20 min

This rice salad is all about the citrus. Orange juice and apple cider vinegar dress the cooked brown rice with a bright, tangy sweetness, while mandarin orange segments and golden raisins add pops of fruit throughout. Pecans bring a gentle crunch that ties the soft rice and tender fruit together.

The dressing is simple: orange juice, vinegar, and olive oil tossed with the rice while it’s still warm (or at room temperature) so the grains absorb the flavor instead of just sitting in it. Brown rice holds up better than white rice in salads because the bran keeps each grain distinct and slightly chewy.

This is a toss-everything-together, no-cook salad once the rice is made. Fifteen minutes from fridge to table.

Kitchen Tips

  • Use day-old cooked brown rice if you have it. Freshly cooked rice can be too sticky and clumps together in the salad.
  • Drain the mandarin oranges before adding. Extra syrup thins the dressing and makes the salad watery.
  • Serve at room temperature for the best flavor. Cold rice mutes the citrus and vinegar notes.
  • The salad holds well for several hours, making it a solid choice for potlucks and picnics.

Variations

  • Add diced avocado and fresh cilantro for a more substantial salad with a Southwestern lean.
  • Swap mandarin oranges for fresh grapefruit segments for a more tart, grown-up version.
  • Toss in cooked shrimp or diced chicken breast to turn it into a main course.

Ingredients

3 710
CUPS ML BROWN RICE
cooked
1 237
CUP ML ORANGE JUICE
8 231.2
OUNCES ML/G MANDARIN ORANGES
canned, sections
½ 118
CUP ML GOLDEN RAISIN
½ 118
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL
2 30
TABLESPOONS ML PECAN HALVES
1
X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

Directions

Toss all ingredients together.

Serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 205g (7.2 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 471 17% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 10mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 30%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Sugars g
Protein 17g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 38%
Calcium 5% Iron 10%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
 

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