Elegant Almond Rice Salad Recipe

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Directions:

  1. In a large saucepan, heat water and rice to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid from rice.
  2. Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade. Halve artichoke hearts and add to rice with peas, green pepper, green onions, tomatoes, reserved marinade, and only HALF the dressing.
  3. Toss well. Cover and chill. Just before serving, toss again and taste. Add some of remaining dressing, if desired. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
  4. DRESSING PREPARATION:
  5. In a blender, puree mustard, olive oil, lemon juice garlic and herbs. With motor running, drizzle in oil to create an emulsion. Pour in a lidded jar and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 272.64 Kcal (1141 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.71g 20%
Sodium 35.27mg 1%
Potassium 291.59mg 6%
Total Carbs 35.03g 12%
Sugars 2.43g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 5.92g 12%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 8%
Iron 5.5mg 30%
Calcium 53.3mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 121.19 Kcal (507 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.65g 20%
Sodium 15.68mg 1%
Potassium 129.61mg 6%
Total Carbs 15.57g 12%
Sugars 1.08g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.78g 16%
Protein 2.63g 12%
Vitamin C 7mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 8%
Iron 2.4mg 30%
Calcium 23.7mg 5%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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