Amazing Brown Rice Salad

Rating: 4.05 stars
110 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 49
  • 4 star values: 34
  • 3 star values: 16
  • 2 star values: 6
  • 1 star values: 5

A delicious brown rice salad recipe I concocted myself. Everyone loves it. Great to take to parties as a side dish.

By Suzanne Gwinn

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Recipe Summary

prep:
15 mins
cook:
1 hr
additional:
2 hrs
total:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.

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  • Transfer rice to a serving bowl, and stir in onion, celery, cranberries, salad dressing and sugar. Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
302 calories; protein 3.8g; carbohydrates 49.7g; fat 10.3g; sodium 364.6mg. Full Nutrition
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DUNTEACHN
Rating: 5 stars
07/01/2005
I followed the directions exactly as stated except that I let the rice cool before adding the other ingredients. It was delicious and wasn't sticky clumpy or mushy. I'll be making this again. Read More
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BKcook
Rating: 3 stars
04/05/2005
It was ok. I added some chopped carrots to the mix. Definitely must eat right away-- not very good as left overs because the rice seems to get mushy after a day. Will make again. Read More
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(16)
110 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 49
  • 4 star values: 34
  • 3 star values: 16
  • 2 star values: 6
  • 1 star values: 5
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DUNTEACHN
Rating: 5 stars
07/01/2005
I followed the directions exactly as stated except that I let the rice cool before adding the other ingredients. It was delicious and wasn't sticky clumpy or mushy. I'll be making this again. Read More
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(71)
STACITA
Rating: 5 stars
06/11/2005
This was very good and versitile. I added some shredded carrots for color and the next day added leftover chicken for a lunch. Thank you. Read More
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(53)
Susan Marie Rose
Rating: 5 stars
05/06/2004
Oh my gosh! My family LOVED this recipe. My husband my 4 year old son 7 year old daughter and I really loved every bite of this recipe. I did not have balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing. So I used 1/4 cup balsamic vinager and 1/4 cup fat free italian dressing. The taste was magnificent. I will make again!!!!!!! Read More
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mommyluvsnoah
Rating: 5 stars
05/11/2004
Wow! I found this recipe and whipped it up at the last minute. Boy was I impressed. This is really yummy. I omitted the celery since I did not have any but did not miss it. I did not have any premade balsamic dressing so I made some using a Good Seasons garlic and herb packet and balsamic vinegar. I can't wait to make this again. Thanks for the recipe. Read More
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NITROJEN
Rating: 4 stars
12/15/2005
With a good sweet dressing this is a pretty good salad. If your vinaigrette is savory instead of sweet I don't think it would be as good. I used a brown-wild rice blend because it looked more festive but brown would taste good too I'm sure. Read More
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Anastasia
Rating: 5 stars
02/04/2004
This is a great recipe. Easy to prepare and fabulous variety of textures and flavors. Read More
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Kate Kane Naylor
Rating: 5 stars
06/03/2004
My husband and I loved this. He packs a lunch every day and this is perfect for hot summer days when a sandwich is just too much. Better even the second day or make it early in the day for that night. A definite keeper. Read More
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BKcook
Rating: 3 stars
04/05/2005
It was ok. I added some chopped carrots to the mix. Definitely must eat right away-- not very good as left overs because the rice seems to get mushy after a day. Will make again. Read More
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ROBIN_NY
Rating: 5 stars
07/02/2005
Delicious and tastes even better the second day! Chill for at least a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. I sometimes substitute instant brown rice and it comes out fine. Read More
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