WILD RICE AND PEPPER SALAD

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A crunchy, cool, refreshing salad with a hint of lemon that goes great with grilled chicken on warm summer nights!

Provided by Jillian

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups long grain and wild rice mix, cooked
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Combine cooked rice, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Stir the mayonnaise into the rice mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 251.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Christine Clowdus
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


URS Wadho
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I love the crunch of the red peppers in this salad. It adds a nice texture.


Reagan Lumpkin
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Khidmat Khas
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The dressing for this salad is so good, I could drink it.


gk Khan
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and fruits to it, and it's always delicious.


misty gibbs
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I love that this salad is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor.


Happiness Ijiga
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This salad is a perfect side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Md Mojahid
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining.


Michelle Robertson
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Madison Simmons
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I've never had wild rice before, but this salad was a great introduction. It's so flavorful and filling.


Johnson Charles
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use leftover wild rice to make it.


Troy Levale
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I'm not usually a fan of wild rice, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures is just perfect.


Mysterious Phantom
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day after the flavors have had a chance to meld.


Latonya Brown
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I love the addition of the roasted red peppers in this salad. They add a nice sweetness and smokiness.


J'albert Yulo
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This salad is so refreshing and healthy. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Tshepo Jonas
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great way to use up leftover wild rice.


amina saleh
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The dressing for this salad is amazing! It's tangy and flavorful, and it really brings out the flavors of the wild rice and peppers.


Makhdoom Shahzaib
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish to take along. It's easy to make and tastes even better the next day.


Briara August
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This wild rice and pepper salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures.