RECIPE

Easy Vegan Rice Salad

A rice salad recipe with colorful veggies, a tangy vinaigrette, and delicious rice.
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
PRODUCTS USED

BEN'S ORIGINAL™ READY RICE™ Whole Grain Brown Rice

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. 1
    Prepare rice according to package instructions; let cool.
  2. 2
    Whisk together lime juice, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar and pepper in small bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. 4
    Divide mixture evenly among 4 bowls. Garnish with cilantro.
  5. *
    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

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