RECIPE
    Easy Vegan Rice Salad
 
TIME
          5 minutes
        INGREDIENTS
          12 items
        MAKES
          4 servings
        Quick, easy and packed with flavor, this vegan salad comes together in a flash. Loads of colorful veggies and a tangy vinaigrette make this a perfect option for a balanced lunch or side dish!
  
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pouches (each 8.8 oz) Ben’s Original™ Ready Rice™ Whole Grain Brown Rice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons low sodium vegan soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1/2 cup sliced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped snow peas
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup torn cilantro leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
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      1         Prepare rice according to package instructions; let cool.
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      2         Whisk together lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar and pepper in small bowl.
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      3         Combine cooled rice with carrot, celery, red pepper, snow peas and green onions in medium bowl. Toss with sesame oil mixture until well coated.
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      4         Divide mixture evenly among 4 bowls. Garnish with cilantro.
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      *         Tip: For an added kick, stir sriracha hot sauce into vinaigrette as desired.
NUTRITION
- CALORIES: 270
- TOTAL FAT: 9g
- SATURATED FAT: 1.5g
- TRANS FAT: 0g
- SODIUM: 300mg
- TOTAL CARBOHYDRATES: 41g
- DIETARY FIBER: 2g
- TOTAL SUGARS: 3g
- PROTEIN: 5g
 
        
      
  
   
   
          
    
 
     
     
    