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Cajun Rice Salad

A vibrant chilled salad featuring tender rice, zesty Cajun spices, smoky sausage, and crunchy vegetables.

25 minEasyServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz andouille sausage, diced
  • 3 cups long grain white rice, chilled
  • 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery stalks, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 can canned black-eyed peas, drained
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook 8 oz diced andouille sausage for 5 minutes until browned and internal temperature reaches 160 F.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, and 2 tsp Cajun seasoning.

  3. 3

    Add 3 cups chilled long grain white rice, cooked sausage, 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced celery stalks, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1 can drained canned black-eyed peas, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Toss everything together until evenly coated and serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Cajun Rice Salad reach?

For Cajun Rice Salad, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of andouille in Cajun Rice Salad?

The entry for Cajun Rice Salad calls for 8 oz andouille sausage, diced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

How many calories are in Cajun Rice Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 420 calories, with 14 g protein, 48 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Cajun Rice Salad?

It is not a good candidate. The base of Cajun Rice Salad is rice, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Cajun Rice Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the sausage drops from 8 oz to 4 oz; doubled, it is 16 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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