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Santa Fe Smokin' Rice Salad

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From: USA Rice Federation

Quick Facts

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time: 1 min.
Total: 21 min.

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Rather than eating turkey sandwiches for a week, use your Thanksgiving leftovers to make this flavorful dish.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese
  • 1 cup smoked turkey breast cubes
  • 2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1/2 cup creamy garlic cilantro salad dressing
  • salt
  • pepper

Directions

  • Combine rice, cheese, turkey, tomatoes, and onion in large bowl. Add salad dressing to rice mixture and toss lightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Substitution Tip: Ranch-style dressing mixed with 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro may be substituted for creamy cilantro dressing

Nutrition Facts

Calories 244
  Calories from Fat 91 (37%)
(28%)Total Fat 18g
(33%)Saturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
(17%)Cholesterol 50mg
(28%)Sodium 682mg
(27%)Potassium 952mg
Total Carbohydrate 55g
(1%)Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(23%)Protein 12g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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