Spinach Rice Salad

Name: Spinach Rice Salad
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Lite Italian Dressing; 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 3 cups cooked brown rice, chilled; 2/3 cup fresh spinach, washed and cut into thin strips; 2/3 cup sliced celery; 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced (including tops); bacon bits (optional)

Source: University of Connecticut

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Try this hearty, cold rice salad that could be served with fresh fruit and your favorite protein foods.

Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup Lite Italian Dressing
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 cups cooked brown rice, chilled
2/3 cup fresh spinach, washed and cut into thin strips
2/3 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced (including tops)
bacon bits (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Combine dressing, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir into chilled rice.
Cover and chill salad.
Add spinach, celery, and onion before serving.
Shake on bacon bits if desired.

Notes

Learn more about: Spinach Celery Onion

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