Curried Rice Salad with Spinach-and-Citrus Vinaigrette

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 5

The refreshing vinaigrette balances the rice salad's sweetness.

Ingredients:

1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt

1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise

2 teaspoons curry powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 garlic cloves, minced

4 cups cold cooked long-grain brown rice

1 cup finely chopped granny smith apple

1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

1/3 cup raisins

1/3 cup finely chopped carrot

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 garlic clove, minced

8 cups torn spinach

Directions:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, and stir well with a whisk. Add rice and next 4 ingredients (rice through carrot); stir well.
2. Combine lemon juice and next 6 ingredients (lemon juice through 1 garlic clove) in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add spinach; toss gently. Serve rice mixture over spinach mixture.

By RecipeOfHealth.com