Apple Rice Salad

Bright, crisp, and delightfully refreshing, Apple Rice Salad is the perfect fusion of wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors, making it a standout option for light lunches or side dishes. This easy-to-prepare recipe combines fluffy white rice with crunchy diced apples, crisp celery, tart dried cranberries, and toasted walnuts for a medley of textures and tastes. A drizzle of tangy apple cider vinaigrette sweetened with a touch of honey ties everything together beautifully, creating a harmonious blend that’s equal parts nutritious and delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for meal prepping or serving chilled, this salad is a crowd-pleaser bursting with fall-inspired ingredients and bold flavors. Perfect for healthy meal enthusiasts, picnic spreads, or refreshing gluten-free alternatives, Apple Rice Salad is guaranteed to keep your taste buds dancing!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked white rice
• 2 pieces Apple (medium, crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 pieces Celery stalks
• 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cups Chopped walnuts (or pecans, toasted if preferred)
• 1 piece Green onion (optional)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Prepare 2 cups of cooked white rice if not already done. Let the rice cool completely before assembling the salad.

Step 2

Dice the apples into small bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for added color and texture. Place the diced apples in a bowl of water with a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 3

Slice the celery stalks thinly and chop the green onion if using.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, diced apples (drain them first), sliced celery, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and green onion.

Step 5

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or a splash of vinegar to suit your palate.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving. Enjoy your fresh Apple Rice Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1034.9 grams (1034.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1704

Total Fat 83.70g	107%
Saturated Fat 10.00g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2073mg	90%
Total Carbohydrate 224.30g	82%
Dietary Fiber 20.80g	74%
Total Sugars 106.40g
Protein 20.70g	41%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 144mg	11%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1064mg	23%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.5%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 51.8%