Brown Rice Salad
Description
A scrumptious salad bursting with flavor and textures is tossed with a creamy vinaigrette dressing!
Ingredients
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1 2/3 cups uncooked brown rice
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2 1/2 cups water
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1 cup low fat sour cream
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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2 teaspoons honey
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 teaspoon chili powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
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2 slices bacon
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1 cup diced red bell pepper
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1 cup chopped green onions
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1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
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1/4 cup toasted almond slices
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Directions
1
Place rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 to 60 minutes.
2
In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
4
In a large bowl, mix the rice, dressing mixture, bacon, bell pepper, green onions, peas, almonds, and cilantro. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.