Ingredients for Cold Bac N Rice Salad
- Uncooked Rice
- Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- Imitation Bacon Bits
- ½ cup chopped green onions
- Carrots
- Celery
- Romaine Lettuce
- Italian Dressing
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Ground Pepper
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How to Make Cold Bac N Rice Salad
- Cook 1 cup brown rice according to package directions, substituting 1 ½ cups vegetable broth for water.
- While rice is still warm, gently stir in ½ cup chopped green onions, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and ¼ cup light Italian dressing (or your favorite vinaigrette).
- Let the rice cool completely to room temperature.
- Add 1 cup chopped red bell pepper, ½ cup sliced mushrooms, ½ cup chopped cucumber, ½ cup grape tomatoes, ½ cup frozen peas (thawed), 2 tablespoons raisins, ¼ cup mandarin orange segments, and ¼ cup toasted pecans or almonds (or any combination of your favorite additions).
- Stir in 2 tablespoons crispy bacon bits.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled over a bed of lettuce. Garnish with fresh parsley and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
42 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
14g
Carbs
29g
