Sunny Rice Salad with Apples

By atxvegn

Rice, sunflower seeds, chopped apple, and an apple cider dressing are combined for a unique and deliciously fresh salad.

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 2 cups cooked and cooled white rice
• 1 medium crisp apple, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 5 dates, chopped
• 1/3 cup sunflower seeds, preferably unsalted
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• Dressing:
• 1/4 cup apple juice or cider
• 1 T. fresh lemon juice
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 t. all purpose seasoning (such as McCormick’s)

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all salad ingredients together in a large serving bowl.

Mix all dressing ingredients together in a separate bowl.

Pour dressing over salad and mix well.

Serve cold or at room temperature.