Apple Cranberry Rice Salad

Apple Cranberry Rice Salad

Rice salads are perfect this time of year, and our Apple Cranberry Rice Salad is no exception! Apples, dried cranberries, and rice make up this salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked white rice, chilled
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup chopped and toasted pecans
  • 1/4 cup frozen green peas, thawed

For The Dressing

  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a salad bowl toss together the rice, apple, cranberries, pecans, and peas.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and Dijon. Pour in the oil in a steady stream while whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and toss to coat. Serve.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for leftover rice.
Make it ahead of time by mixing together the salad and dressing separately. Add the dressing right before serving.

Perfect Pairing

Looking for another salad? We love our Pomegranate and Brussels Sprouts Slaw.
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