Fruity Rice Salad

Bright, refreshing, and bursting with tropical flavors, this Fruity Rice Salad is a vibrant twist on traditional salads. Loaded with juicy pineapple, sweet mango, crisp cucumber, and succulent red grapes, this recipe is a perfect balance of sweetness, crunch, and zest. Toasted slivered almonds and dried cranberries bring delightful texture and tartness, while a light citrus-honey dressing made with freshly squeezed orange juice ties it all together with a subtle tang. Fresh mint leaves add a touch of herbal freshness, making this chilled salad the ultimate summer side dish or quick, healthy meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an easy, crowd-pleasing option for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Let the flavors meld in the refrigerator before serving for the best taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
• 1 mango (peeled and diced)
• 1 cup red grapes (halved)
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds (toasted)
• 3 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, pineapple chunks, diced mango, halved grapes, diced cucumber, and dried cranberries.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the toasted slivered almonds and chopped mint leaves to the salad, and toss lightly to incorporate.

Step 5

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad one final toss, then garnish with additional mint leaves or a handful of nuts if desired.

Step 7

Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1439.3 grams (1439.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1839

Total Fat 45.20g	58%
Saturated Fat 6.30g	32%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 633mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 337.90g	123%
Dietary Fiber 18.30g	65%
Total Sugars 140.80g
Protein 27.10g	54%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 231mg	18%
Iron 11mg	58%
Potassium 1524mg	32%

*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: 21.8%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 72.4%