Rice Salad

Rice Salad

Prep time: 10 minutes
Makes: 4 cups
Serving Size 2/3 cup

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1⁄4 cup chopped celery
1 apple, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
1⁄4 cup raisins
2 Tablespoons chopped almonds
1⁄2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

  1. Combine rice, celery, apple, raisins, and almonds in a medium bowl and mix well.
  2. Combine yogurt, orange juice, and sugar and stir until sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the yogurt mixture over the rice mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Add any of your favorite fruits for variety.
  • Make this a whole grain recipe by using brown rice instead of white rice
Source: http://foodhero.org/recipes/rice-salad