Lori's Cranberry Rice Salad

Lori's Cranberry Rice Salad
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 7
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 180.4
  • Total Fat: 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 135.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 2.4 g

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Introduction

Lori is the Cranbabe Captain!!
and she says:
This is an unusual and very festive looking salad. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice!
Lori is the Cranbabe Captain!!
and she says:
This is an unusual and very festive looking salad. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice!

Number of Servings: 7

Ingredients

    1 1/2 c water
    2/3 c uncooked brown rice
    1/3 c chopped pecans
    1-8 ox can sliced water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped
    1/2 c chopped green onions
    1/2 c dried cranberries
    3 T sugar
    3 T cider vinegar
    3 T low sodium soy sauce
    1 t grated. peeled fresh ginger
    1 t grated orange rind
    1/4 t crushed red pepper.

Directions

1. Cook the rice in the water 30 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Spread the rice on a baking sheet in a thin layer to cool

2. Meanwhile, toast pecans over medium heat for 3 minutes or till lightly browned.

3. Combine everything in a large bowl and stir gently.

calories: 169 for 1/2 cup serving. Makes 7 servings

Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BABYLUVMONKEY.