Creamy Rice Salad
Ditch the heatwave hassle and put that microwave cookware to work! You can keep your kitchen cool while preparing this awesome summer side dish, perfect for backyard BBQ’s. Swapping half the mayo with Greek yogurt keeps the fat down without sacrificing on any creamy goodness. And don’t be afraid to make the dish your own—there’s no wrong way to do this! Mix and match with your fam’s favourite veggies, or top with hardboiled eggs for a little protein bump.
20 min
4 servings
330 calories
Ingredients
1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tbsp Creamy Potato Salad Dressing Mix or Lemon Dilly Dip Mix
1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
1⁄4 cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
2 green onions
1 English cucumber
2 cups cherry tomatoes
Instructions
In Multipurpose Steamer, combine rice and water. Top with tray; microwave uncovered on high 16–18 min, or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk dressing mix with mayonnaise and yogurt. Set aside.
Chop green onions and cucumbers. Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
Add rice and veggies to bowl with dressing; toss to combine. Add toppings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 330, Fat 11 g (Saturated 2 g, Trans 0.1 g), Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 51 g (Fiber 2 g, Sugars 4 g), Protein 7 g.
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein.