FLAVORFUL CRANBERRY RICE SALAD

Flavorful Cranberry Rice Salad image

I came up with the recipe because I wanted something different to take to picnics beside potato or macaroni salad. It goes great with grilled chicken or fish.-Jennifer Addotta, New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Cook long grain rice and brown rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the celery, onion and cranberries., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. , Just before serving, stir in almonds and sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges