Rice Salad

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This rice salad is a great summer salad in place of potato salad, or any time of year!

Submitted by tracey
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup white rice

  • 6 eggs

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • ¼ cup chopped onion

  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish

  • 1 (9 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained

  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper

Directions

  1. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.

  2. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.

  3. Rinse frozen peas under cold water. Strain, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, rice, celery, onions, and pimiento; toss to combine, and set aside. In a separate bowl, stir the mayonnaise together with mustard, lemon juice, relish, tuna, dill, salt, and pepper until well blended. Add to the vegetable mixture, and toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours. Toss once more before serving. Serve chilled.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

424 Calories
26g Fat
30g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 424
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 691mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 282mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.