I knew I needed a side dish for dinner when I remember seeing Zoe’s rice salad recipe on Whole Eats and Whole Treats. It seemed like such an odd combination of flavors, so I was dying to try it. The Girl and I couldn’t get enough of it, although the boys weren’t jumping up and down over it {something about not being Doritos!}.
I never would have thought to put all those flavors together, but surprisingly it works! Unless of course you’re looking for something much more basic, like Doritos. Ha!
Ingredients
3/4 cup long grain rice, cooked and cooled
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons minced onion
1/2 cup Craisins
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup chopped carrots
1/3 cup peanut oil {can sub vegetable or canola}
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, mix rice with the peppers, onion, and Craisins. In a separate bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, maple syrup, dill, mustard, and salt and pepper. Drizzle over the salad and toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or refrigerated.
Jenifer says
This is a great recipe. My HH was a little leery when I first made it, but now it is a staple at family gatherings. I do miss Zoe’s blog though!
Mavis butterfield says
I know, we need to peer pressure her into blogging more.
Christine says
Very tasty, and it would be great for a picnic or barbecue.
Mavis Butterfield says
Thanks Christine I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
randomperson says
how much does this make?