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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Salads » Rice Salad (ensalada De Arroz)

    Rice Salad (Ensalada de Arroz)

    Aug 23, 2009 · Modified: Jan 20, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 16 Comments

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    Rice Salad (Ensalada de Arroz)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 16 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 319 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 cup cooked white rice
    • ¼ dried apricots
    • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries
    • ¼ cup raisins
    • 1 scallion finely chopped
    • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • ½ tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
    • Salt and black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, honey and mustard in a medium bowl. Add the cooked rice, apricots, pine nuts, cranberries, cilantro, raisins and scallions, and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 121IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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    I love rice and I am one of those Colombians who are happy eating plain white rice with a fried egg on top and sweet plantains on the side. Maybe that doesn’t sound very appealing to most, but it doesn’t take much to make me happy, as long as I am eating Colombian style 🙂

    This rice salad is the perfect accompaniment for grilled meats and could also be served as a vegetarian meal.

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. KennyT

      August 23, 2009 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      Wow, I eat rice every day but I have never tried a rice salad, this is amazing!

      Reply
    2. Taste Traveller

      August 23, 2009 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      This looks good, but I know, simple rice with plantains is good too! 🙂 Are the cranberries a part of Colombian cuisine or are they something that you add now that you are in the States?

      Reply
    3. Oysterculture

      August 23, 2009 at 6:15 pm

      5 stars
      I love cranberries and I love rice, this looks like a rice pilaf I like to make around Thanksgiving, but you reminded me, there's no reason for me to wait that long. Let the good tastes beging.

      Reply
    4. Joy

      August 23, 2009 at 7:33 pm

      5 stars
      What a pretty salad. Its bright sweetness would go so well with many things!

      Reply
    5. Erica

      August 23, 2009 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks everyone!

      Reply
    6. Bunny

      August 23, 2009 at 9:25 pm

      5 stars
      This is very nice and different, thanks for posting!

      Reply
    7. zerrin

      August 24, 2009 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      I love rice in different versions, but never added apricot and scallion in it before. Sounds amazing! And this one looks so heart filling.

      Reply
    8. Soma

      August 24, 2009 at 8:13 am

      5 stars
      are u kidding me? white rice & fried egg? that sounds exactly like me, & i thought i was the only one. my hubby looks at me in disgust:-) This looks like a jeweled rice.

      Reply
    9. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie

      August 24, 2009 at 10:35 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! I love the dried fruits here. This is something my daughter would really love too!

      Reply
    10. nora@ffr

      August 24, 2009 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      just perfect for a dinner even!! yumm!! already craving!!

      Reply
    11. Tangled Noodle

      August 24, 2009 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      Except for fried rice (with garlic, eggs, and green onions) I prefer my rice to be plain, using sauces from the 'ulam' (or main dish) to flavor it. That's the Filipina-me; the Americanized-me loves this, with the combination of flavor and textures! Wonderful recipe!

      Reply
    12. Diana

      August 25, 2009 at 10:07 am

      5 stars
      Erica, I've missed too many of your recipes! This is great!! I am going to make this for my kids and I! Seems like a perfect lunch that we'll enjoy 🙂

      Reply
    13. Danielle

      August 25, 2009 at 12:32 pm

      5 stars
      what a beautiful rice dish. I never thought of adding fruit to rice. (other than rice pudding but thats different haha).

      Reply
    14. Erica

      August 30, 2009 at 9:59 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for visiting!

      Reply
    15. El Paramedico

      January 15, 2010 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      LOL...I get the same look from my wife when I make rice with egg.....This salad looks good, i'll have to try it

      Reply
    16. Elisa

      April 08, 2010 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, todas las recetas son absolutamente increibles!! Estoy feliz de haberte descubierto porque ya no busco mas recetas. Y ni hablar del arroz on huevo frito y tajadas de platano, algo que mi mama llamaba 'matrimonio', que delicia.
      Pienso ensayar tus ensaladas en el verano, se ven exquisitas. Gracias

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