Red Rice Salad

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This hearty salad is made with red rice, originally from France. It has an earthy flavor, which goes well with the other robust ingredients.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 small beets

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 8 ounces red rice

  • 2 ½ cups water

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped

  • 7 red radishes, thinly sliced

  • 2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh chives

  • salt and pepper to taste

Dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons horseradish

  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Place beets in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain water, and allow beets to cool. Peel and dice.

  2. Meanwhile, pour olive oil, red rice, water, and 1 teaspoon salt into a saucepan; place over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer gently until the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed. Remove saucepan from heat, and let rice cool to room temperature.

  3. In a large bowl, mix together beets, kidney beans, bell pepper, onion, radishes, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together horseradish, mustard, and sugar until well combined. Whisk in red wine vinegar and oil until smooth.

  5. With a fork, fluff rice. Stir into vegetables, and mix with dressing. Cover, refrigerate about 1 hour. Spoon into a large, shallow serving bowl, and garnish with fresh chives.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

311 Calories
16g Fat
36g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 311
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 481mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 129mg 3%

* 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.