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    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    Rice Salad
    ⌚ PREP TIME: 10 minutes

    Rice Salad

    SERVES: 4

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
    • 2 tablespoons French dressing
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 2 cups cooked brown rice, chilled*
    • ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
    • ½ cup diced celery
    • ½ green pepper, diced
    • ¼ cup raisins

    STEPS:

    1. Wash all fresh vegetables.

    2. Collect, dice, and measure all ingredients before starting to prepare the recipe.

    3. Mix mayonnaise, French dressing, and salt in a large bowl. Add chilled rice, peas, celery, green pepper, and raisins. Mix well.

    4. Serve immediately. It tastes even better when refrigerated for at least an hour.

    5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat within 3 to 5 days.

    * Cook rice according to package directions. The package will indicate how much uncooked rice is needed to make 2 cups of cooked rice.


    Be Creative!

    Add any washed fresh, frozen (thaw first), or canned vegetables to the salad.

     

     

    Nutrition Facts

    6 Servings per container
    Serving size 1/2 Cup (118g)

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories  170

    Total Fat 6g 8%
    Saturated Fat 1g 5%
    Trans Fat 0g  
    Cholesterol <5mg 1%
    Sodium 290mg 13%
    Total Carbohydrates 19g 7%
    Dietary Fiber 2g    7%
    Total Sugars 9g  
    Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
    Protein 3g 6%
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 20mg 2%
    Iron 1mg 6%
    Potassium 214mg 4%

    * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    2046 NE Waldo Road, Suite 3127, PO Box 110320, Gainesville, FL 32609
    (352) 273-3547

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