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Asian Rice Salad

This Asian Rice Salad is an exciting blend of flavors, color, and texture. The blend of grains and greens with sesame ginger dressing is jaw-dropping delicious!

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 528 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the Salad:
  • 1 bag cooked rice medley such as Minute Rice, cooled to room temp
  • ½ cup romaine lettuce shredded
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup edamame shelled
  • 1 medium red bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • ¼ cup Freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 can mandarin oranges 15oz can, drained
  • 2 cups shredded chicken rotisserie works well; or omit for meatless
  • ½ cup toasted sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup green onions sliced thinly
For the Dressing:
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar found in most stores' Asian aisles
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 TB soy sauce
  • 3 TB pure honey
  • 3 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 TB Asian toasted sesame oil caramel brown in color
  • ⅓ cup canola or olive oil
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 TB toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

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  1. Do Ahead: In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well blended. Transfer to desired container and keep chilled until ready to use.
  2. When ready to serve: In salad bowl, toss together cooked Multi-Grain Medley, Romaine lettuce, carrots, cabbage, edamame, bell pepper, and cilantro. Toss with enough dressing to coat well. Gently toss in shredded chicken and mandarin oranges, sprinkling in more dressing as desired. Garnish top of salad with almonds and green onions. Serve immediately.
  3. * Unused dressing may be kept in an airtight container in fridge for 2-3 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 528kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.05g Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 344mg (14%) Potassium 551mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 5082IU (102%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 528

% Daily Value*

Calories 528kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 344mg 14%
Potassium 551mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 5082IU 102%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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