Harvest Rice Salad

Harvest Rice Salad is a vibrant, hearty dish that typically combines cooked rice with a colorful mix of seasonal vegetables like roasted squash, cranberries, pecans, and fresh herbs. It's a modern, wholesome salad often associated with North American autumn harvests, celebrating the bounty of the season.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This salad is generally balanced, offering complex carbohydrates from rice, healthy fats from nuts or seeds, and plant-based protein from ingredients like beans or quinoa if included. A standard serving provides a good source of fiber, vitamins (like A and C), and minerals, with a rough calorie range of 300-400 per serving depending on dressings and add-ins.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	6 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	320 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Iron	2.1 mg
Magnesium	55 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.3 mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)	3.5 mg
Folate	90 mcg
Vitamin K	25 mcg

Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it reflects the farm-to-table movement and seasonal eating traditions, often appearing at fall gatherings or Thanksgiving. Nutritionally, it's unique for its focus on whole, minimally processed ingredients that provide sustained energy and a wide array of antioxidants.