Best 12 Fruit And Nut Curried Rice Salad Recipes

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Fruit and Nut Curried Rice Salad is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that is perfect for any summer gathering or potluck. With its base of fluffy cooked rice, this salad is loaded with fresh and dried fruits, crunchy nuts, and a creamy curry dressing. The result is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, this Fruit and Nut Curried Rice Salad is sure to please.

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CURRIED RICE AND FRUIT SALAD



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Make and share this Curried Rice and Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
3 1/2 cups water
2 apples, diced
1 1/2 cups well drained crushed pineapple
1/2 cup diced dried apricot
1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup chopped of fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper
1/2 cup mango chutney
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Wash rice until water runs clear; drain well.
  • In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add the green onions, garlic, curry powder, ginger, and rice; sauté for about 4 minutes or until the rice appears dry.
  • Add 1 teaspoon salt and the water.
  • Cover and lower the heat to low; cook at a gentle boil until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
  • Fluff the rice with a fork; cool.
  • In a big bowl, add the rice, apples, pineapple, apricots, coconut, mint, and cilantro; stir to combine.
  • Dressing: Add all the dressing ingredients to the container of an electric blender; process until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the rice mixture; toss to coat.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste; serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.1, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 401.2, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 21.6, Protein 6.3

FRUIT AND NUT CURRIED RICE SALAD



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Serve well chilled for a delicious side dish for a picnic or barbecue dinner. This is an exotic, crunchy salad.

Provided by GREG IN SAN DIEGO

Categories     Coconut

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 cups rice
3 1/3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
4 medium bananas
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
1/2 cup seedless raisin
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento
1 tablespoon minced chives
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
crisp salad green
1/4 cup toasted shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Cook rice with water, salt and butter according to package directions.
  • Chill.
  • Cut bananas into 1/2 inch slices.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over banana slices.
  • In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, raisins, peanuts, pimiento and chives.
  • Toss lightly and chill.
  • Combine mayonnaise, cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, curry powder, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce.
  • Mix well. Add bananas.
  • Toss all but salad greens.
  • Arrange mixture on crisp salad greens on chilled salad plates.
  • Garnish with toasted coconut and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.6, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 776.4, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 16.1, Protein 7.4

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.

BASMATI RICE SALAD WITH CURRANTS AND NUTS



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Categories     Fruit     Nut     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Currant     Lemon     Pecan     Walnut     Healthy     Vegan     Persian New Year     Parsley     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8 as a side-dish or 4 as a main-course

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups water
2 cups brown basmati rice
1 1/3 cups thinly sliced green onions
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
3/4 cup minced fresh parsley
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup dried currants
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
5 tablespoons olive oil
5 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Combine 4 cups water and rice in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 35 minutes. Drain if necessary. Transfer rice to large bowl. Fluff with fork. Cool. Mix in green onions, celery, parsley, pecans, currants and walnuts.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce and cumin in small bowl to blend. Pour over rice salad; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

FRUIT 'N' RICE SALAD



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This colorful combination of strawberries, pear, peach, pineapple and banana is tossed with yogurt and rice for a delightful side dish that really says summer. -Violet Beard, Marshall, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1/2 cup sliced peeled fresh pear
1/2 cup sliced peeled peach
1/2 cup sliced firm banana
2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
4 cups fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, rice, strawberries, pear, peach and banana. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, honey and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over fruit mixture; toss to coat. Line salad plates with spinach; top with fruit mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WALNUT RICE SALAD



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Rice blends with walnuts, onions, chopped apple and a curried lemon dressing in this versatile salad. It could be a main luncheon salad in warm weather or a change-of-pace complement to a poultry or fish dinner any time of year.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups cooked rice
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts
1 large tart apple, chopped
1 cup chopped green onion
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
DRESSING:
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine the first six ingredients. Combine the juice, honey, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and curry powder; gradually whisk in the oil. Just before serving, drizzle over rice salad.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

CURRIED FRUIT AND NUT SALAD



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This salad always gets finished at Potlucks. I generally like it with more grapes, mandarin slices and curry powder but adjust to your own taste.

Provided by Becky in Junction C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head red leaf lettuce or 1 head romaine lettuce
1 cup fresh spinach
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, sections
1 cup red grapes
1/2 cup salad oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons dried chives
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 avocado

Steps:

  • Tear lettuce and spinach into bite size pieces.
  • Cut grapes in half.
  • Drain orange segments.
  • Mince garlic.
  • Peel, seed and slice avocado.
  • In salad bowl combine lettuce, spinach, orange segments and grapes.
  • In screw top jar combine salad oil,vinegar,garlic, brown sugar, chives, curry powder and soysauce.
  • Shake dressing until combined.
  • Just before serving toss some of the dressing with the salad.
  • Garnish with avocado and almonds.
  • Pass around the remaining dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.4, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 3.6, Sodium 79.5, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 15, Protein 4.3

RICE SALAD WITH FRUIT AND NUTS



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My husband's adviser fixed this salad as a side dish one evening when we went to her house for dinner. After I took the first bite, I asked her if she would give me a copy of the recipe. I feel that the salad is best eaten fresh.

Provided by misscrys79

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups basmati rice
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup blanched almond
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 lemon, juice of
2/3 cup apricot, sliced
1/3 cup sultana
3 tablespoons coriander, chopped

Steps:

  • Half fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
  • Rinse rice in a sieve until water runs clear, then add rice and turmeric to the pan and boil, uncovered for 10-12 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Drain in strainer and place in a bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan, add onion and garlic and cook gently for 5 minutes.
  • Turn up the heat, add the almonds and pine nuts and cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring often, until onion and nuts are golden brown.
  • Add the onion mixture to the rice, along with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (which will immediately turn the rice bright primrose yellow), the apricots, coriander, salt, and pepper.
  • Taste and add more lemon juice if necessary. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669.8, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Sodium 18.2, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 8, Sugar 15.1, Protein 16.1

FRUIT AND RICE SALAD



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This cool refreshing salad is perfect to serve on hot summer days. Rice blends with peaches, grapes, celery, raisins, pecans and a dressing that's just lightly sweet. It's a pretty dish to take to any table. -Gitta Hoffman, Mesa, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
3 fresh peaches or nectarines, pitted and chopped or 1-1/2 cups frozen sliced peaches, thawed and chopped
1 cup halved green grapes
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended. Stir in the rice, peaches, grapes, celery and raisins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Just before serving, stir in the pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FRUITY RICE WITH TOASTED CASHEWS



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Make this rice salad a day ahead so the flavours can infuse

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Starter

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

100g cashew nuts
600g cooked basmati rice , cooled (about 400g/14oz uncooked)
1 green pepper , deseeded and finely sliced
1 yellow pepper , deseeded and finely sliced
1 small red onion , finely sliced
3 tbsp mango chutney
2 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp curry powder
juice ½ lemon

Steps:

  • Whisk together the dressing ingredients, season, then set aside. Heat a small nonstick pan and put in the cashew nuts, stirring for a few mins, until starting to brown.
  • Toss the rice, peppers, onion and most of the cashews together, then gently fold in the dressing. Chill for up to a day, then scatter with the remaining cashews before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 76 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 1.19 milligram of sodium

FRUITY RICE SALAD



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Ranch dressing adds a little "zip" to this fresh, flavorful salad. It makes a great lunch or supper on a hot summer day when you feel like eating something a little less filling.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1 teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
3/4 cup sliced celery
3/4 cup small green grapes
1/2 cup drained pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup drained mandarin oranges
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, salad dressing and salt. Fold in chicken, rice, celery and fruit. Cover and chill until ready to serve; add almonds.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have cooked rice, you can make your own by following the instructions on the package.
  • If you don't have curry paste, you can make your own by blending together 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
  • You can add other vegetables to the salad, such as diced carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • If you want a vegan salad, you can omit the chicken and replace it with additional tofu or chickpeas.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This fruit and nut curried rice salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its combination of sweet fruits, crunchy nuts, and flavorful curry dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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