Cranberry Rice Salad

Total Time:Prep: 30 min. + chilling

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Nov. 12, 2022

Our home economists devised this make-ahead recipe with the hectic holidays in mind. Cranberries and green onions add a bit of color.

TEST KITCHEN APPROVED

Cranberry Rice Salad

Yield:5 servings
Prep:5 min
Cook:25 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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Directions

  1. Cook rice according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine the rice, cranberries and green onions.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, minced onion, poppy seeds and paprika; whisk in the vinegars and oil. Drizzle over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in the almonds.
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