KIWIFRUIT RICE SALAD

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Whenever I have left over ham, I'm sure to make this main dish salad. Once I start to eat it, it is so hard to stop!!!

Provided by S.E.

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 ¼ cups water
1 cup brown rice
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
½ teaspoon curry powder
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
4 ounces cooked ham, julienned
2 ounces Swiss cheese, cubed
⅓ cup cashews
½ cup fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • Combine water and rice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, stirring frequently. Season with curry powder, and continue cooking for one minute.
  • In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar. Stir in rice, onion and celery mixture, chopped kiwi, ham, cheese, nuts, and mushrooms. Arrange sliced kiwi over salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 47.7 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 17.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 488.2 mg, Sugar 12 g

OMR Boss
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This was a great salad! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The kiwifruit was a nice touch and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Xola Ngcayi
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice and kiwifruit. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. I love the sweet and tangy dressing and the crunch from the walnuts.


Usman Memon
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The kiwifruit adds a nice sweetness and the dressing is tangy and delicious. I love the crunch from the walnuts and the pop of color from the kiwi. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Kiana Nickie (Thomas North)
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. I love the sweet and tangy dressing and the crunch from the walnuts.


Cole Desjarlais
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I was pleasantly surprised by this salad! The kiwifruit and rice are a great combination, and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ganesh Junu
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This salad is amazing! I love the sweet and tangy dressing and the crunch from the walnuts. It's the perfect salad for a summer party or picnic.


Marthar Gathoni
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The kiwifruit and rice are a unique combination, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


gopal chaudhary
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This was a great salad! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The kiwifruit was a nice touch and the dressing was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Saralyne Grajo
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! The kiwifruit adds a nice sweetness and the dressing is tangy and delicious. I love the crunch from the walnuts and the pop of color from the kiwi. It's the perfect salad for a summer party.


Asma Tabasum
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I was skeptical about this salad at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The kiwifruit and rice are a surprisingly delicious combination, and the dressing is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Vegas Da Rapper
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This salad is a winner! I made it for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation. I'll definitely be making this again.


shahbaz ansari
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavors are just amazing. I love the sweet and tangy dressing and the crunch from the walnuts. It's the perfect salad for a light lunch or dinner.


Betty Anne Sayers
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This kiwifruit rice salad was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet kiwifruit, savory rice, and tangy dressing was incredibly refreshing and flavorful. I especially loved the crunch from the walnuts and the pop of color from the kiwi. It wa