Brown Rice Salad with Dates and Oranges

Brighten up your table with this delightful Brown Rice Salad with Dates and Oranges—a healthy, flavor-packed dish perfect for any occasion! This vibrant salad combines the nutty richness of tender brown rice with sweet, chewy dates, juicy orange segments, and a zesty citrus dressing infused with a hint of warm cumin. Fresh parsley and finely diced red onion add bursts of freshness and crunch, while toasted slivered almonds deliver a satisfying nutty finish. Quick to prepare and versatile, this salad is ideal as a light lunch, a unique side dish, or a refreshing addition to your picnic spread. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a wholesome, nutrient-packed meal that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Keywords: brown rice salad, healthy salad recipe, dates and oranges, citrus salad, gluten-free salad.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup dates (pitted and chopped)
• 1 large orange (peeled and segmented)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup slivered almonds (toasted)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the brown rice under cold water to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the brown rice and salt, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan and simmer for 35-40 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and allow it to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, ground cumin, and ground black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, chopped dates, orange segments, red onion, and fresh parsley.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and gently toss until everything is well combined.

Step 7

Sprinkle the toasted slivered almonds over the salad and gently mix again.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1197.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1042.7

Total Fat 45.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1244.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.9g	0%
Total Sugars 86.5g
Protein 17.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423.5mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1967.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.9%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 56.7%