Fruitilicious Rice Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and refreshing flavors, Fruitilicious Rice Salad is a delightful fusion of tropical fruits and fluffy basmati rice, perfect for summer gatherings or a light, healthy meal. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy mangoes, sweet pineapple, crisp green apples, and tangy red grapes with a zesty citrus-honey dressing that’s enriched with fresh mint and a dash of olive oil for a gourmet touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this chilled salad is a refreshing twist on traditional rice dishes, offering a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Whether served as a side dish or a standalone meal, this rice salad is a showstopper packed with fruity goodness—a must-try for anyone who loves fresh, wholesome flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 large mango
• 1 cup (diced) pineapple
• 1 cup (halved) red grapes
• 1 medium green apple
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh mint leaves
• 1 large (juiced) orange
• 1 large (juiced) lime
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and 0.5 teaspoon of salt to a boil.

Step 2

Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 12-15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.

Step 3

Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl and let it cool completely to room temperature.

Step 4

Peel and dice 1 large mango into bite-sized pieces. Dice 1 cup of pineapple and halve 1 cup of red grapes. Core and dice 1 medium green apple. Add all the prepared fruits to the cooled rice.

Step 5

Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh mint leaves and add them to the rice and fruit mixture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 large orange, the juice of 1 large lime, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the rice and fruit mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 8

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and garnish with extra mint leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1619.1 grams (1619.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	964

Total Fat 16.80g	22%
Saturated Fat 2.50g	13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1212mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 204.80g	74%
Dietary Fiber 16.20g	58%
Total Sugars 127.40g
Protein 13.40g	27%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 211mg	16%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1356mg	29%

*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: 14.8%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 80.0%