Cranberry Mandarin Walnut Brown Rice Salad

By Hapemom

Not sure what to do with leftover cooked rice? Check out this colorful, nutritious Weight Watchers salad – an excellent light entree or side dish for meat, poultry or fish.
7 points/ 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 cup(s) cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries, sweetened
• 11 oz canned mandarin oranges in light syrup, drained
• 1/2 cup(s) chopped walnuts
• 2 medium scallion(s), chopped
• 2 Tbsp vinegar, preferably sherry vinegar
• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp table salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine rice, cranberries, oranges, walnuts and scallions. Toss to combine.

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, salt and pepper. Add dressing mixture to rice mixture and toss to combine.

Yields about 2/3 cup per serving.