Spinach Rice Salad
Try this hearty, cold rice salad that could be served with fresh fruit and your favorite protein foods.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Spinach Rice Salad
Try this hearty, cold rice salad that could be served with fresh fruit and your favorite protein foods.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-fat Italian dressing, unsalted
- 3 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3 cups cooked brown rice, chilled
- 2/3 cup fresh spinach, washed and cut into thin strips
- 2/3 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
- bacon bits
Steps
1
Wash hands with soap and water.
2
Combine dressing, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir into chilled rice.
3
Cover and chill salad.
4
Add spinach, celery, and onion before serving.
5
Shake on bacon bits if desired.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 196 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 37 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Total Sugars | 3 g |
| Added Sugars included | 3 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 39 mg |
| Potassium | 211 mg |
| Sodium | 198 mg |
| Copper | 171 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 76 mg |
| Phosphorus | 143 mg |
| Selenium | 17 mcg |
| Zinc | 1 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 34 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg |
| Vitamin K | 60 mcg |
| Folate | 32 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin | 2 mg |
| Choline | 19 mg |
Source:
- University of Connecticut