May 01, 2015

Rainbow Thai Rice Salad + Kitchen Aid Mixer Giveaway

This Rainbow Thai Rice Salad has a homemade Thai peanut dressing and the salad is packed full of vegetables, brown rice and topped with crunchy peanuts!

I love summer and fresh, filling salads. I like to pack as many vegetables and flavors into a dish that I can. Troy and I have been loving to experiment more with our cooking and it has resulted in some delicious meals.

In the summer, I plan my meals around the produce that I have. A light and fresh meal is the goal and summertime meals are always my favorite.

What is great about this particular recipe is that it can be made ahead of time and served later. This is great for summer when you want to spend time outdoors with loved ones instead of slaving away in the kitchen.

It would be great served at a picnic as well on a hot summer day. It is a complete meal so you don't even need any other sides (although some fresh summer fruit would be awesome).

For this recipe, I used Minute® Rice brown rice. I always choose brown rice over white rice because it is rich in whole grains and fiber. This rice in quick to prepare so that you do not have to spend too much time in the kitchen. I am someone who likes making dinner to take only 15-30 minutes and this recipe is perfect for that. This rice in ready in only 10 minutes!

Rainbow Thai Rice Salad
Ingredients:
Salad
1 red pepper, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 cup coleslaw mix
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 cup frozen peas
2 large carrots, shredded
2 cups Minute® brown rice
1/4 cup peanuts, chopped

Dressing
1/2 orange, peeled
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup peanut flour (or peanut butter)
2 tbsp sesame oil
3 tbsp rice vinegar
2 juiced limes
Zest from 1/2 lime
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tsp black pepper

Directions:
1. Cook rice according to directions and let cool.
2. Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
3. Combine cooled rice, vegetables, dressing and peanuts and mix well.
Serve immediately or let rice salad sit for a few hours to let flavors combine.

This recipe turned out excellent and I couldn't stop taking more bites of it! I will be making it again soon. I liked eating my cold or room temperature and my husband preferred his hot.
This Rainbow Thai Rice Salad has a homemade Thai peanut dressing and the salad is packed full of vegetables, brown rice and topped with crunchy peanuts!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Minute® Rice.

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  1. Laura KMay 1, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    I love, love, love the Ready to Serve Multi Grain Medley!! so easy and tastes so good!

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  2. JessicaMay 1, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    I like their Ready To Serve Fried Rice Mix.

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  3. Heather62May 1, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    I really like the Minute® Thai Jasmine Rice. So good.

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  4. UnknownMay 1, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    I always buy their brown rice!

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  5. renataMay 1, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    My favorite is the Ready to Serve Multi Grain Medley as it's so nutritious!

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  6. UnknownMay 1, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    I love their brown rice! It is so quick and an easy substitute for white rice :)

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  7. 618momMay 1, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    I love their wild rice.

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  8. Heather!May 1, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I think I have only ever used their brown rice, so I suppose that's my favorite!

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  9. peg42May 1, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Love their Jasmine Rice. Thanks so much.

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  10. wins4meMay 1, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    I love the brown rice!

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  11. AlexisB2007May 1, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    I have actually not tried it yet. This recipe sounds very yummy though. I may give it a try.

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  12. RayMay 1, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Thai Jasmine Rice is very tasty.

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  13. MandaMay 1, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    Brown rice.

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  14. UnknownMay 1, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    I love the brown rice.

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  15. Pink and Green MomMay 1, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    I love the Multigrain Medley and the white rice.
    Erika W.

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  16. Mayela lozanoMay 1, 2015 at 11:34 AM


    I love the brown rice, and red rice

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  17. MysharonaMay 1, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    Their brown rice.

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  18. Sandy HMay 1, 2015 at 12:11 PM

    I love the Jasmine rice but am actually using more brown rice since it is so quick to prepare

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  19. McKimMay 1, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    I like their white rice.

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  20. AnelMay 1, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    I love the thai Jasmine rice with curry!

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  21. StephanieMay 1, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    Whole Grain Brown Rice
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  22. AnonymousMay 1, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    I like their brown rice. Patricia

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  23. Laura TobiasMay 1, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    i like the ready to serve packs!

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  24. Mom Knows BestMay 1, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    I like the brown rice best

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  25. MarilynMay 1, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    The wild rice is my favorite -- like the plain white too.

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  26. guettel78May 1, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    I love the Instant Enriched Long Grain rice from Minute!

    Geoff K
    gkaufmanss at yahoo dot com

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  27. AlanMay 1, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    I like the Brown Rice cause it's so healthy.

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  28. Meghan FinleyMay 1, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    I'm addicted to the new black beans and rice cups

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  29. SexyBratMay 1, 2015 at 7:46 PM

    I love teriyaki chicken over white rice!

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  30. Ellie WrightMay 1, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    My favorite is their white rice. I like to serve beef tips over rice with it.

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  31. abfantomMay 1, 2015 at 7:51 PM


    My favorite is Minute Rice's Minute Ready to Serve Spanish Rice Mix

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  32. AnonymousMay 1, 2015 at 8:27 PM

    I love the Minute ® Multi-Grain Medley so good with chicken and any kind of greens!

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  33. buzzdMay 1, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    I like wild rice

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  34. UnknownMay 1, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    I would chose wild rice

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  35. GMay 1, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    Wild Rice is delicious. - Georgi

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  36. FarrahMay 1, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    That salad looks so good! <3 I like the Whole Grain Brown Rice! :]

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  37. KrisJMay 2, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    I love their regular white rice. I make a killer rice/mushroom stuffing for Thanksgiving.

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  38. sweepmomMay 2, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    I like the Minute® Ready to Serve Fried Rice Mix.

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  39. jules mcnubbin (buttmuffin)May 2, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    i like minute maid's Multi-Grain Medley

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  40. tatertot374May 2, 2015 at 1:26 PM

    I love their multi grain medley. thank you!

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  41. AngelWinnerMay 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    I love the brown rice but my family loves the regular white rice.

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  42. Deborah WellensteinMay 2, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    I really like Minute Rice brown rice.

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  43. AngelaMay 2, 2015 at 4:11 PM

    i like Minute brown rice

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  44. AprilMay 2, 2015 at 5:16 PM

    I like the single serve cups for lunch! they are great for work

    ssgsweeps @ gmail .com

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  45. UnknownMay 2, 2015 at 6:35 PM

    My favorite is their Ready To Serve Fried Rice Mix.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

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  46. juliemurphyMay 2, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    I like the brown rice.

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  47. adagherkinMay 2, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    white Minute rice is good

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  48. lil_lady_dzMay 2, 2015 at 8:39 PM

    My favorite is there Thai Jasmine Rice, very good, always have some on hand.

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  49. bbrittbrat1398May 2, 2015 at 10:22 PM

    Their wild rice is my favorite. Brittney House

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  50. Estelle SMay 2, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    I like the Minute Wild Rice the most!

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  51. Erika P.May 3, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    The Multi Grain Medley is my favorite.
    ET Pruitt

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  52. Katie BMay 3, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    I love instant Minute Brown Rice.

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  53. Bella MartinezMay 3, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    They have delicious wild rice.

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  54. Suburban prepMay 3, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    I would say the Ready to serve Brown and Wild rice

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  55. TMay 3, 2015 at 12:37 PM

    I like the Ready to Serve Multi Grain Medley, taste really good. (Tammy Horn)

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  56. DeirdreMay 3, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    I too like the Minute Rice Brown Rice. My children eat the same meals that my husband and I eat, so I like that they are getting healthy nutrition from a delicious product. Thanks! Dbyrne1[at]gmail[dot]com

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  57. KatrinaMay 3, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    My favorite is the original white rice.

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  58. KatrinaMay 3, 2015 at 5:06 PM

    My favorite is the original white rice.

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  59. Denise S.May 3, 2015 at 6:41 PM

    I like their regular white rice.

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  60. Rachel TravisMay 3, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    I enjoy their brown rice!

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  61. Heavensangel2387May 4, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    I love the white rice and how it is done in 5 minutes!!!
    Thanks for the chance!
    Desiree H

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  62. WehafMay 4, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    I've only had their white rice but would like to try the wild rice.

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  63. UnknownMay 4, 2015 at 2:39 AM

    I love the brown rice we usually have it at least 2 times a week.

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  64. Em MahrMay 4, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Em Mahr - One of my favorite Minute Rice products is the Thai Jasmine Rice

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  65. Lynne M.May 4, 2015 at 12:36 PM

    I love their brown rice!

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  66. crankyyanky1May 4, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    I love minute rice Jasmine flavor

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  67. kyl neuschMay 4, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Thai Jasmine Rice

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  68. KimberlyMay 5, 2015 at 12:48 AM

    I like the brown rice. We use it pretty often.

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  69. kafkaeskMay 5, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Minute® Ready to Serve Rice. Because I'm not the best rice maker.

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  70. NikkiMay 5, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Brown rice

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  71. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 12:00 PM

    My husband likes to use the rice bowls and put soup on top of it. Personally I think it's weird combo, but it's easy to make and he likes it! I aim to please!

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  72. CheleMay 5, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    I love making a quick fried rice with the white rice. It's a perfect easy lunch or dinner side!!!

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  73. AndreaMay 5, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    I love the white rice for fajitas and stir-frys!

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  74. AnonymousMay 5, 2015 at 1:14 PM

    I like the quick brown rice.

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  75. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    I never use minute rice. Ill have to give it a try!

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  76. UnknownMay 5, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    We are always trying minute rice recipes! We love all the flavors!

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  77. latanya tMay 5, 2015 at 4:44 PM

    their brown rice

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  78. yo8798May 5, 2015 at 5:30 PM

    I love the minute white rice! Always great for when you are whipping up something quick!

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  79. denisekonkelMay 5, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    I like the white minute rice

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  80. UnknownMay 6, 2015 at 11:18 AM

    Brown Rice :)

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  81. DesiredOneMay 7, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    I love the White Minute rice. You can do so much with it.

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  82. ddMay 7, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    I like the Multi-Grain Medley since I know it's gluten free and a good break from just plain brown rice I usually eat.

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  83. UnknownMay 7, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I love the old fashioned white rice, cooks so fast.

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  84. Maryann D.May 7, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    I love the Whole Grain Brown Rice and use it often.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

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  85. kellyr78May 7, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    I like the Minute Multi-Grain Medley
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  86. BreanneMay 7, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    I like their white rice.

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  87. jennifer.essadMay 7, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    this one is my favorite: https://www.minuterice.com/en-us/recipes/3351/BeefEnchiladaRice.aspx

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  88. UnknownMay 8, 2015 at 3:24 AM

    As a converted vegetarian, I'm always looking to get variety in my diet. So my new favorite MM product is Minute ® Multi-Grain Medley.

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  89. amkj2002May 8, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    I'm not sure my favorite but would love to try the Gluten-free Multi-grain medley.

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  90. callbr549May 8, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    I really like the Minute Ready to Serve Fried Rice Mix. This is so convenient when you are short on time.

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  91. UnknownMay 9, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    i like the minute brown rice. simple and great as a healthy fried rice.

    danielle marie xdanimarie(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  92. clynsgMay 9, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    Probably the Thai Jasmine Rice--simple and good.

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  93. AnonymousMay 9, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    I love their brown rice.

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  94. danijeboMay 9, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    Multi grain medley rice. YUMMY!!

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  95. jtwarkMay 10, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    i like the white rice. very yummy

    JOE GERSCH

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  96. Erica C.May 10, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    I like their brown rice.

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  97. Robin TMay 10, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    I like to get their white rice.

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  98. UnknownMay 10, 2015 at 8:06 PM

    I like their Whole Grain Brown Rice the best.

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  99. AaronMay 10, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    My favorite Minute Rice product is the classic white.

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  100. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    I like their multi-grain rice.

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  101. smilekissesMay 11, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    I like the regular white rice. Boil-in-the-bags are really handy.

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  102. D ChristieMay 11, 2015 at 5:20 AM

    My favorite is their brown rice. I have used the white rice as well but I much prefer the taste of the brown rice. With the cooking bags, I can have it done no time with very little mess.

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  103. Brandy CMay 11, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    I like their brown rice a lot.

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  104. mkjmcMay 11, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    Just their box of Regular rice in the red box

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  105. NIki CMay 11, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    I love the Minute Rice, Brown Rice. It's the only kind/brand that I purchase!

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  106. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    The wild rice is the best! The brown rice is what i purchase most!

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  107. D CheatleMay 11, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    My favorite is their wild rice

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  108. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    I always keep some of the Minute white rice on hand! I love how quick it is to whip up; it's a go-to when I need a quick dinner and didn't plan ahead.

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  109. Carol MclemoreMay 11, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    My favorite is the Ready to Serve Multi Grain Medley.

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  110. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    I like the whole grain medley

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  111. Tara WMay 11, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    My favorite is the Minute white rice.
    RC- Tara Woods

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  112. Lisa V.May 11, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    My favorite is the white rice.

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  113. tina reynoldsMay 11, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    For me and my oldest son and hubby it is the MultiGrain Medley for my two youngest it is or white rice

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  114. Lisa GarnerMay 11, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    I like Minute Rice Basmati Rice.

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  115. UnknownMay 11, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    The Minute white rice is my absolute fave.

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  116. AnonymousMay 11, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    I like the brown rice medley.
    shawnac68@hotmaildotcom

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  117. Min KMay 11, 2015 at 9:16 PM

    Original

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  118. jakiesmomMay 11, 2015 at 10:48 PM

    I like minute brown rice

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  119. Carolyn DaleyMay 11, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    My favorite product is the brown rice.

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  120. SandMay 11, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    I like the original white long grain rice. I use it for my moms dirty rice recipe.

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  121. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 1:02 AM

    I enjoy the brown rice. A little bit healthier and still really tasty!

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  122. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 2:27 AM

    Their brown rice they have has always been my favorite product to eat !!

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  123. robyn parisMay 12, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    I like the white rice.

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  124. SweepyDMay 12, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    The simple brown rice is always good, butter and salt and good to go.

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  125. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    I am a big fan of the Minute Ready to Serve Fried Rice Mix!

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  126. Shannon PMay 12, 2015 at 11:07 AM

    Thai Jasmine rice is one of their products that I like.

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  127. Rachel FreerMay 12, 2015 at 12:08 PM

    I use the Minute Rice White Rice all the time!

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  128. NicoleMay 12, 2015 at 1:32 PM

    Brown rice!

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  129. Lana HarrisMay 12, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    I love the Minute Jasmine rice. I put a little cinnamon, sugar & butter in it & oh my word!!! Delicious!

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  130. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    My favorite Minute Rice product is their Minute® Multi-Grain Medley boxed product.

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  131. Francine AnchondoMay 12, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Thai Jasmine Rice

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  132. AnonymousMay 12, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    I would love to win my son loves just plain white rice w/ chicken stock

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  133. Jena MarieMay 12, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    I love the microwaveable brown rice bowls!

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  134. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 6:24 PM

    I like the brown rice

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  135. UnknownMay 12, 2015 at 6:43 PM

    brown or wild rice

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  136. Welcome to My WorldMay 12, 2015 at 7:48 PM

    I love placing my chicken mole over white rice

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  137. NatalieMay 12, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    I too love the brown rice and try to use that more often than white. My boys love white rice though :)

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  138. KarenMay 12, 2015 at 8:40 PM

    I love the brown rice for stir frys !!

    ktgonyea@gmail.com

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  139. Sharon BraswellMay 12, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    I love the Brown Rice because it's quicker than making your own and it tastes great!

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  140. KellyMay 12, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    I love the Thai Jasmine Rice...but the brown rice is good as well.

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  141. snowwolf222May 12, 2015 at 10:46 PM

    I like their white rice.

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  142. Trisha McKeeMay 12, 2015 at 11:06 PM

    The brown rice is my favorite.

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  143. Christina StrappMay 12, 2015 at 11:23 PM

    I like their Jasmine rice.

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  144. Brian E.May 13, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    Thank You for the giveaway…we like to have Minute Brown Rice on hand for a quick side dish !

    Rafflecopter: Bryan E.

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