Best 10 Curried Brown Rice Salad Recipes

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Are you looking for a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian dish that is easy to prepare? Look no further than curried brown rice salad! This delightful salad combines the earthy flavor of brown rice with the aromatic spices of curry, creating a dish that is both flavorful and nutritious. Bursting with color and texture, this salad is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. It's a perfect meal for busy weeknights or a refreshing lunch on a hot summer day!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED RICE SALAD



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This rice salad has it all in the flavor and texture department. I love the nuttiness of the rice blend paired with the peppery arugula, tart apricots and sweet curry vinaigrette.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup wild and long-grain rice blend
2 cups vegetable stock
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon honey
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 cups baby arugula
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, vegetable stock and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce the heat to low and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Stir in the apricots and shallot during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Spread the rice in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Make the vinaigrette: Whisk together the vinegar, curry powder, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gradually whisk in the olive oil until combined.
  • Transfer the cooled rice to a serving bowl. Add the desired amount of the vinaigrette, then the arugula, pine nuts and mint, and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

CURRIED BROWN RICE SALAD



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Whenever she needs a potluck salad, Carol Dodds turns to this tried-and-true favorite. "It's among my most requested recipes-everyone raves about it," she writes from Aurora, Ontario. "Folks love the crunch from the chopped apple and toasted almonds. And I love that I can cook the rice ahead...then it's just a few simple steps to complete it later."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1 cup chopped tart apple
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, apple, raisins, onion and almonds. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over rice mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED RICE & EGG SALAD



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Enjoy this lightly spiced rice and egg salad as a side dish at a summer barbecue or picnic. Top with toasted almonds, grated carrots and sliced cucumbers

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Side dish

Time 37m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
1 onion , chopped
2 tbsp mild curry paste (we used korma paste)
1 tsp ground turmeric
300g basmati rice
50g raisins
1 chicken or vegetable stock cube
3 eggs
small bunch of coriander , leaves picked
30g flaked almonds , toasted
2 carrots , grated or finely shredded
½ cucumber , sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onion for 8-10 mins until soft and just turning golden. Boil the kettle. Stir the curry paste, ground turmeric, rice and raisins into the onions. Crumble over the stock cube and pour over enough boiled water from the kettle to cover the rice by ½cm (about 1 litre). Season with some salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover the pan, reduce the heat to its lowest setting and cook for 2 mins more. Without taking off the lid, remove from the heat and leave to steam for 15 mins. This will give you perfect, fluffy rice.
  • Meanwhile, bring another pan of water to the boil and cook the eggs for 7 mins. Plunge into a bowl of cold water to stop them cooking and once cool, drain and halve.
  • Tip the rice into a container and chill for at least 1 hr, or up to two days. When you're ready to serve, scatter over the coriander and almonds, and top with the grated carrot, cucumber slices and eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 70 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 15 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium

CURRIED BROWN RICE



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A subtle variation on Lee Bremson's Curried Rice Pilaf recipe (which is very good!).

Provided by Jeff Cummings

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
½ cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup brown basmati rice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 cups vegetable broth
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, curry powder, garam masala, and cumin seeds. Continue to cook and stir until rice is toasted, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Pour broth into rice mixture and season with salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.1 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 476.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

CURRY RICE SALAD



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This healthy salad is a great for potlucks and entertaining-easy and delicious. It's a good way to use up leftover rice, too. I sometimes use a 50-50 mix of brown and white rice for extra fiber and flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, olives, peanuts and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasonings. Gently stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

AMAZING BROWN RICE SALAD



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A delicious brown rice salad recipe I concocted myself. Everyone loves it. Great to take to parties as a side dish.

Provided by Suzanne Gwinn

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
¼ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
  • Transfer rice to a serving bowl, and stir in onion, celery, cranberries, salad dressing and sugar. Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 364.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

BROWN RICE SALAD



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A delicious, nutty rice salad that is a meal on its own or fantastic to take to a BBQ as an impressive side dish.

Provided by JNS381

Categories     Beginner Cook

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 red capsicum, chopped (red bell pepper)
1 green capsicum, chopped
3 spring onions, chopped
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup sultana
1/2 cup cashews or 1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons soya sauce
1 crushed garlic clove
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook brown rice until tender, allow to cool.
  • To prepare the dressing put the ingredients into a large jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well. Put aside.
  • In a large bowl add the rice and all other salad ingredients.
  • Pour over the dressing and mix through. The flavours improve on standing as the rice soaks in the dressing. Enjoy!

THE BEST EVER BROWN RICE SALAD



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I'm not a huge fan of brown rice but once I'd tasted this salad I just couldn't get enough. It's very refreshing and versitile and everyone I know loves it.

Provided by meshell b

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 spring onions, chopped
3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cashew nuts
1 lemon, juice of
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sultana (optional)
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar and worcestershire sauce in a screw top jar and shake well.
  • Cook the brown rice acording to the packet instructions, drain and place in a bowl. While the rice is still warm, mix in all the other ingredients including the dressing, stir thoroughly.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 234.7, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.3

CURRIED RICE SALAD WITH GRAPES



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When buying grapes, look for ones that are plump and firmly attached to the stems, and have smooth unbroken skins.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup long-grain brown rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
Coarse salt
Ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 cup halved red seedless grapes
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped roasted cashews

Steps:

  • Rinse rice in a sieve until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add curry powder; cook 30 seconds. Stir in rice, 2 1/2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover; simmer gently until rice is tender and has absorbed liquid, about 1 hour. Remove from heat; steam, covered, 10 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork; transfer to a shallow bowl. Stir in lime juice and remaining tablespoon olive oil; season with more salt and pepper. Refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
  • Stir in grapes, mint, and cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD



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Provided by Shula Udoff

Categories     Chicken     Herb     Poultry     Rice     Quick & Easy     Pea     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
4 cups cooked long-grain white rice (about 1 1/3 cups raw), cooled
1 10-ounce package frozen petit peas, thawed
1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins or dried currants
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and curry powder and sauté 5 minutes. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool. Mix in rice, peas, bell peppers, raisins and cilantro.
  • Whisk remaining 3/4 cup oil, vinegar and cumin in small bowl to blend. Add enough dressing to salad to season to taste; toss well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: For convenience, cook the brown rice and prepare the vegetables in advance. This makes assembling the salad quick and easy.
  • Fresh Herbs: Use freshly chopped herbs like cilantro, mint, or parsley to enhance the flavor of the salad.
  • Curry Paste: Experiment with various curry pastes to achieve your desired level of heat and flavor.
  • Roasted Nuts: To add extra crunch and flavor, toast nuts like almonds or cashews in a dry pan until fragrant.
  • Citrus: Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice before serving for a refreshing touch.

Conclusion:

This Curried Brown Rice Salad combines the goodness of wholesome ingredients with a delightful burst of flavors. It's a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, side dish, or packed lunch. With its vibrant colors and satisfying textures, this salad is sure to become a favorite for those seeking a healthy and flavorful meal. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe offers a delightful culinary experience that's both nutritious and delicious. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

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