Hawaiian Rice Salad

Transport your taste buds to the tropics with this vibrant Hawaiian Rice Salad! Featuring fluffy jasmine rice, sweet pineapple chunks, smoky diced ham, and a colorful medley of red bell peppers, shredded carrots, and green onions, this dish is a celebration of fresh, bold flavors. Tossed in a zesty dressing made with soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and a hint of honey, every bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy. Chopped cilantro adds a pop of freshness, making this chilled salad an irresistible option for summer picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish. Ready in just over 30 minutes and bursting with island-inspired ingredients, this recipe is a delicious way to brighten up your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups jasmine rice
• 4 cups water
• 1.5 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
• 1 cup ham (diced)
• 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
• 3 stalks green onions (sliced)
• 1 medium carrot (shredded)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and keeps the rice from clumping.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Step 3

Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and set it aside to cool completely. You can spread the rice on a baking sheet to expedite cooling.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice with pineapple chunks, diced ham, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and shredded carrot.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped cilantro for a fresh burst of flavor.

Step 8

Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Serve the Hawaiian Rice Salad chilled as a main course or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2394.8 grams (2394.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1391

Total Fat 28.90g	37%
Saturated Fat 6.10g	31%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 5297mg	230%
Total Carbohydrate 213.50g	78%
Dietary Fiber 16.10g	58%
Total Sugars 56.80g
Protein 71.40g	143%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 289mg	22%
Iron 6mg	36%
Potassium 2179mg	46%

*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: 18.6%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 61.0%