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Laura's Easy Kitchen-Sink Rice Salad Recipe

Laura's Easy Kitchen-Sink Rice Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups brown rice , rinsed three times and drained (instant
3 cups water (adjust amount depending on type of rice and method used for cooking)
2 tbsp mixed herbs, divided ( herbes de provence
2 tsp garlic powder, divided
1 (15 oz) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can pitted black olives, drained and rinsed (small)
1 (15 oz) can canned artichoke bottoms in water, drained, rinsed, and coarsely chopped
2 cups tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, shaved with a peeler into strips
2 stalks celery, washed and coarsely chopped
1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped )
1/2 red onion, coarsely chopped , about 1 cup
3/4 cup roasted cashews ( almonds work well , too)
2 -3 tbsp capers
6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, very coarsely chopped (may also use other sharp or tangy cheese, such as gruyere , feta , even blue)
6 oz cooked chicken breasts, cold, coarsely chopped
10 oz mandarin orange segments, drained and rinsed
1 hass avocado, pitted, peeled, and chopped (1 large or two small)
1 head bronze leaf lettuce
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp herb seasoning mix ( fine herbes or some other commercial blend, your choice)
1 tsp lemon juice
salt & pepper

Directions:

Add one Tbsp of dried herb mix and one tsp of garlic powder to the rice you are planning to use.If using instant or quick brown rice, prepare rice according to directions. If using a rice cooker, put two cups of rice in with three cups of water, or water to just cover the second knuckle of your hand placed flat on the top of the rice; cover and start the cooker. If stovetop, put the rice and water in a two-quart pot and bring to a boil; cover tightly and reduce heat to low; cook on low for 25-30 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
While the rice is cooking, prep the other ingredients: drain and rinse canned ingredients; shave entire carrots into strips; chop onion, parsley, celery, tomatoes, artichoke bottoms, and any additional or optional ingredients.
In a very large bowl, combine the remaining herb mix, garlic powder, and all other ingredients; mix well and chill.
When the rice has cooled, add it to the bowl and mix well.
Combine the ingredients for the dressing in a mixing cup; whisk together, and pour immediately over the rice mixture; stir well.
Chill as needed; this salad works as well cold as it does at room temperature.
If desired, line a large serving bowl with red/bronze lettuce leaves and heap rice salad mixture in it. Top with mandarin orange segments for a really lovely and delicious presentation.
Note: When we make this, we usually include the avocado and cheese because we like how they round out the flavor. If you do use avocado, dipping it in lemon water before putting it in the salad will help keep it from going brown if you do not plan to serve for a day or so. We have found that the salad is even more delicious the next day, but the texture is not as full of contrasts, and by the third day it still tastes great but gets kind of watery (we just drain off the juice and eat it anyway because we like it so much!).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1237.54 Kcal (5181 kJ)
Calories from fat	550.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.11g	94%
Cholesterol	54.43mg	18%
Sodium	853.24mg	36%
Potassium	1396.37mg	30%
Total Carbs	139.51g	47%
Sugars	25.33g	101%
Dietary Fiber	13.22g	53%
Protein	34.92g	70%
Vitamin C	36.2mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	6.4mg	35%
Calcium	336.9mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.89 Kcal (535 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.32g	94%
Cholesterol	5.62mg	18%
Sodium	88.17mg	36%
Potassium	144.3mg	30%
Total Carbs	14.42g	47%
Sugars	2.62g	101%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	53%
Protein	3.61g	70%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	60%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	20%
Iron	0.7mg	35%
Calcium	34.8mg	34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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