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Spinach Rice Salad

Spinach Rice Salad

35 Ratings
35 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Try this hearty, cold rice salad that could be served with fresh fruit and your favorite protein foods.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing (reduced fat, unsalted)
  • 3 teaspoons soy sauce (reduced sodium)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2/3 cup fresh spinach (washed and cut into thin strips)
  • 2/3 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion (including tops)
  • bacon bits (optional)

Directions

  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 celery, onion, and spinach before serving.
  5. Shake on bacon bits if desired.

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University of Connecticut

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 196
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 2 mg
Sodium 198 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 39 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 211 mg

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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

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 2 ounces

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