Orange Vinaigrette Rice Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
74%
Orange Vinaigrette Rice Salad
45 min.
5
466kcal

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Looking for a refreshing and healthy side dish to complement your meal? Look no further than this Orange Vinaigrette Rice Salad! With a recipe health score of 74, this dish is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect choice for those who are conscious about their diet. This gluten-free and dairy-free salad is perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as a light snack.

Ready in just 45 minutes and serving 5 persons, this Orange Vinaigrette Rice Salad is a breeze to whip up. Each serving contains 466 kcal, with a balanced caloric breakdown of 8.33% protein, 26.48% fat, and 65.19% carbs. The combination of brown rice and wild rice, along with the addition of pecans, creates a delightful texture and a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

To elevate your dining experience, this salad can be served as a side dish, antipasti, starter, or snack. Garnish with orange wedges and fresh parsley sprigs for an extra touch of elegance. Whether you're hosting a casual dinner or a fancy event, this Orange Vinaigrette Rice Salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy their cravings for something light, healthy, and delicious.

Ingredients

  • 1.3 cups brown rice uncooked
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh minced
  •  spring onion chopped
  • servings cranberry-orange relish fresh
  • servings cranberry-orange relish 
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 4.3 cups water 
  • 0.7 cup rice wild uncooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring 4 1/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; add wild rice. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in brown rice; cover and simmer 30 minutes or until water is absorbed. Stir in pecans and next 5 ingredients. Toss with vinaigrette.
  2. Transfer to a bowl; cover and chill 2 hours.
  3. Garnish, if desired.
  4. *2 (6-ounce) packages long-grain and wild rice mix may be sustituted for wild and brown rice. Omit 4 1/4 cups water; prepare mix according to package direction

Nutrition Facts

Calories466kcal
Protein8.33%
Fat26.48%
Carbs65.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
61.15
Glycemic Load
37.38
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.220000115426%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.17mg
Delphinidin
0.79mg
Catechin
0.79mg
Epigallocatechin
0.61mg
Epicatechin
0.09mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.25mg
Hesperetin
49.05mg
Naringenin
27.58mg
Apigenin
6.46mg
Luteolin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
0.47mg
Myricetin
0.72mg
Quercetin
2.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:465.95kcal
23.3%
Fat:14.22g
21.87%
Saturated Fat:1.95g
12.2%
Carbohydrates:78.75g
26.25%
Net Carbohydrates:69.82g
25.39%
Sugar:18.16g
20.18%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:302.95mg
13.17%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.06g
20.12%
Manganese:2.77mg
138.47%
Vitamin C:102.59mg
124.35%
Vitamin K:80.12µg
76.31%
Magnesium:148.31mg
37.08%
Fiber:8.94g
35.74%
Vitamin B1:0.47mg
31.57%
Phosphorus:290.2mg
29.02%
Copper:0.52mg
25.77%
Folate:100.66µg
25.17%
Vitamin B6:0.48mg
24.24%
Vitamin B3:4.37mg
21.86%
Vitamin A:1012.85IU
20.26%
Zinc:3.03mg
20.17%
Potassium:658.79mg
18.82%
Vitamin B5:1.56mg
15.6%
Calcium:124.08mg
12.41%
Iron:2.21mg
12.26%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.63%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.19%
Selenium:2.01µg
2.87%
Source:My Recipes