Honey Almond Glorified Rice Salad
A refreshing American dessert salad featuring cooked rice, crushed pineapple, whipped cream, and toasted almonds, lightly sweetened with honey. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers cooked long grain white rice, crushed pineapple in juice, drained, whipped cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked long grain white rice
- 1 cup crushed pineapple in juice, drained
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked long grain white rice with 1 cup drained crushed pineapple, stirring gently.
- Step 2: Fold in 1 cup whipped cream, 2 tbsp honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until the mixture is evenly combined and creamy.
- Step 3: Stir in 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows and 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds for texture. Chill salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and salad to cool.
