Best 9 Curried Wild Rice Salad Recipes

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Curried wild rice salad is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. The combination of wild rice, vegetables, and curry spices creates a unique and satisfying meal. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a dish to serve at a special occasion, curried wild rice salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CURRIED WILD RICE SALAD WITH RAISINS AND PECANS



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Cold curried wild rice salad with raisins and pecans is an addictive and easy side dish!

Provided by Kathryn Doherty

Categories     Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 6 oz. box Uncle Ben's® Long Grain + Wild Rice Original Recipe
1/2 cup radishes, finely diced
1/2 cup red onions, finely diced
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, omitting the butter and seasonings. Once rice is cooked, rinse under cold water, drain well and place in a medium bowl.
  • Add remaining salad ingredients to bowl and stir to combine.
  • To make the vinaigrette, combine all of the ingredients in a small jar or a container with a tight fitting lid. Cover and shake vigorously for 30-45 seconds, until well mixed and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to combine.
  • Serve or chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 24 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Sodium 282 grams sodium, Sugar 30 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams unsaturated fat

WILD RICE SALAD



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long-grain wild rice (6 ounces)
Kosher salt
2 navel oranges
2 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, cut in half
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons scallions, white and green parts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes.
  • While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.

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.

CHERRY WILD RICE SALAD



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While touring Door County, I sampled this salad. As soon as I got home, I wrote the lady who'd made it requesting the recipe. The mix of rice, vegetables and orchard-fresh fruit is a tasty way to remember Wisconsin's premier cherry-growing area. -Yvonne Gorges, New London, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups fresh snow peas, halved
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green onions
DRESSING:
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 to 2 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
3/4 cup cashew halves, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. For dressing, in a blender, combine the sugar, oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and ginger; cover and process until blended. , Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in the cashews.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CURRIED RICE SALAD



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This is a refreshing alternative to potato salad. I rely on dishes like this often for open houses or entertaining friends.-Pat Medley, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt, optional
1 cup frozen peas, partially cooked
1 cup thinly sliced celery
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup prepared chutney
1 teaspoon curry powder
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine water, rice, butter and salt if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Cool. Add peas, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chutney and curry powder; add to rice mixture and stir well. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

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CURRIED SMOKED CHICKEN AND WILD RICE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Leafy Green     Rice     Mango     Curry     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

For the dressing
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
3 tablespoons bottled mango chutney
2/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
For the wild rice mixture
2 1/2 cups wild rice, rinsed
6 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch of scallions including the green part, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
1 cup golden raisins
6 whole smoked boneless chicken breast
3 cups mâche (lamb's-lettuce), washed well and spun dry

Steps:

  • Make the dressing:
  • In a blender or food processor blend the garlic, the vinegar, the lemon juice, the curry powder, the chutney, and salt and pepper to taste until the mixture is smooth. With the motor running add the oil in a stream, add the sour cream and the water, adding additional water if necessary to reach the desired consistency, and blend the dressing until it is combined well. Transfer the dressing to a small bowl and stir in the coriander. The dressing may be made 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled.
  • Make the wild rice mixture:
  • In a large heavy saucepan combine the wild rice with the water and the salt and simmer it, covered, for 45 to 50 minutes, until it is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the wild rice to a large bowl and add the vinegar, the oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss the mixture well and let it cool completely. The wild rice mixture may be prepared up to this point 1 day in advance and kept covered and chilled. Stir in the scallions and the raisins.
  • Cut the chicken into 3/4-inch pieces. Spoon the wild rice mixture onto one side of a large shallow serving dish, arrange the chicken on the other half, and arrange the mâche decoratively down the middle. Serve the dressing separately. (Alternatively, the wild rice mixture, the chicken, and the dressing may be tossed together in a large serving bowl and garnish with the mâche.)

COLD WILD RICE SALAD



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A refreshing, delicious, colorful wild rice salad that is served cold. Great as a main dish or side dish.

Provided by Karen Quinn

Categories     Rice Salad

Time 4h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice mix (such as Uncle Ben's®)
8 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup pine nuts
2 teaspoons walnut oil
1 cup roughly chopped walnuts
1 medium green bell pepper, minced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, minced
1 cup minced celery
1 cup dried cranberries
½ cup thinly sliced scallions
⅔ cup rice vinegar
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup walnut oil

Steps:

  • Discard seasoning packets from the rice and place rice in a large saucepan. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Spread rice on a baking sheet to cool.
  • While the rice is cooling, toast pine nuts in a dry frying pan over low heat until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a large bowl.
  • Add walnut oil to the same pan, then add walnuts. Toast until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add walnuts to the pine nuts.
  • Add cooled rice to the nuts, along with bell peppers, celery, cranberries, and scallions; toss well.
  • Blend rice vinegar, basil, Dijon, garlic, and pepper for dressing in a food processor. Slowly drizzle olive oil and walnut oil through the chute with the motor running until combined.
  • Add dressing the the rice salad and toss well. Chill for 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1296.1 mg, Sugar 8 g

CURRIED LENTIL, WILD RICE AND ORZO SALAD



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A wonderful salad with a multitude of flavours and textures. If you don't care for currants, raisins or dried apricots work equally well. I use half currants and half apricots in this recipe if I have them both on hand.

Provided by Carrie Ann

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup wild rice
2/3 cup green lentil
1/2 cup orzo pasta
1/2 cup currants
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pinch cinnamon (a pinch is 1/16 of a teaspoon)
1 pinch clove
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/3 cup oil

Steps:

  • Cook the wild rice in a large, covered pot of boiling, salted water, for 10 minutes.
  • Add the lentils and boil for 20 minutes.
  • Add the orzo and boil for about 5 minutes, or until just tender.
  • Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the currants and onions and set aside.
  • Dressing: Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Pour over the rice mixture and toss gently.
  • Let the salad cool completely, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or better, over night.
  • Sprinkle on the almonds just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.8, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 208, Carbohydrate 44.6, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 10, Protein 11

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

Tips:

  • Use a variety of wild rice. There are many different types of wild rice available, each with its own unique flavor and texture. Experiment with different types to find one that you enjoy.
  • Cook the wild rice according to the package directions. Wild rice takes longer to cook than regular rice, so be sure to follow the directions on the package carefully.
  • Make the curry paste ahead of time. The curry paste can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator. This will save you time when you're ready to make the salad.
  • Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give the salad the best flavor and texture. If you can, buy organic vegetables to avoid pesticides and herbicides.
  • Don't overdress the salad. The salad should be lightly dressed, so that the flavors of the rice, vegetables, and curry paste can shine through.

Conclusion:

Curried wild rice salad is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover wild rice. With its vibrant colors and complex flavors, this salad is sure to impress your friends and family.

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