Best 15 Fruit Rice Salad Recipes

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In the world of culinary delights, fruit rice salad stands out as a refreshing and vibrant dish that tantalizes taste buds with its medley of flavors and textures. This delectable salad combines the natural sweetness of fruits, the nutty aroma of rice, and a symphony of herbs and spices, resulting in a dish that is not only visually appealing but also a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch option or a delightful side dish to complement your main course, fruit rice salad has something to offer everyone. It's a versatile dish that can be adapted to suit your personal preferences and dietary needs, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

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

PINEAPPLE FRUIT AND RICE SALAD



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You can have a unique salad of rice and fruit ready to serve your family in 20 minutes. Every bite is refreshing!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup Yoplait® Original 99% Fat Free pineapple or piña colada yogurt (from two 6-oz containers)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup frozen (thawed) whipped topping
1 medium unpeeled eating apple, coarsely chopped
1 medium unpeeled pear, coarsely chopped
1 cup seedless grape halves

Steps:

  • Cook rice as directed on package. Place cooked rice in wire mesh strainer or colander with small holes. Rinse with cold water to chill; drain well.
  • In large bowl, mix yogurt and cinnamon. Fold in whipped topping. Gently stir in rice and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

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

FRUIT RICE SALAD



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A refreshing salad made with fresh fruit, almonds, whipped cream, and coconut. Serve it for dessert too!

Provided by sal

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Dessert Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup sliced strawberries
¼ cup sliced fresh peaches
1 cup uncooked white rice
⅓ cup golden raisins
⅔ cup flaked coconut
⅝ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
¼ cup slivered almonds
12 leaves lettuce
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer--without stirring--for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and chill until cold.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together pineapple, strawberries, peaches, a heaping cup of the cold rice, raisins and coconut. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, whip together cream, sugar, vanilla, ginger and salt until stiff. Fold in rice mixture, and stir in 1/4 cup slivered almonds.
  • Spoon mixture onto lettuce leaf beds, and sprinkle each portion with 1/4 cup sliced almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.4 calories, Carbohydrate 56.6 g, Cholesterol 34 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 41.5 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD



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Same old tuna salad-not! Albacore tuna partners with brown rice and three fruits that gets dressed with creamy yogurt.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt or Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 teaspoon juice reserved
2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 can (5 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 tablespoon coconut, toasted*

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
  • In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

GLUTEN-FREE TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD



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Same old tuna salad-not! Albacore tuna partners with brown rice and three fruits that gets dressed with creamy yogurt.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Light very vanilla yogurt
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 teaspoon juice reserved
2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 can (5 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 tablespoon coconut, toasted*

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
  • In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY RICE-FRUIT SALAD



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Looking for a delicious salad recipe? Then check out this creamy wild rice and fruit salad that's made using 4 types of fruits.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
1 2/3 cups water
1 container (8 oz) lemon or orange low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup fresh strawberries, cut in half
1/2 cup seedless green grapes, cut in half
1 kiwifruit, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices, slices cut into quarters
1 medium seedless orange, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried mint leaves

Steps:

  • Cook wild rice in water as directed on package. Place cooked wild rice in colander or strainer; rinse with cold water 5 minutes to chill.
  • In medium bowl, mix yogurt and honey. Add cooked wild rice and remaining ingredients; toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 20 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH FRUIT SALAD



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Winter

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 lb dried black beans
Water for soaking
1 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
4 cups beef broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1 teaspoon salt, preferably Himalayan
1 dried whole red pepper or 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, as desired
3 cups uncooked brown rice
5 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, preferably Himalayan
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup dark rum
4 oranges, peeled and diced
4 apples, cored and diced
3 bananas, sliced
Kiwi, pomegranate, berries, pears, pineapple, or other fruits as desired to make a pretty fresh fruit salad.
Sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Sort, wash and soak beans; drain and rinse beans. 2. In a 4-quart pot, saute onion in butter or coconut oil until tender. Add beans, broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, and red or cayenne pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 3. While beans are cooking, rinse the rice. Place in another pot with the water and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 50-60 minutes. 4. After rice has been started, make the fruit salad in a large bowl. 5. When beans are tender, stir in the greem pepper and rum. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. 6. Serve beans over rice in wide soup bowls. Top with fruit salad and then a dollop of sour cream.

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

RICE AND FRUIT SALAD



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Categories     Rice     Side     Steam

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 C hot cooked white rice
2 tbsp. Salad oil
1 can mandarin orange sections (or 1 C naval orange sections)
3/4 C canned pineapple chunks
½ C walnut pieces
3/4 C sliced strawberries
3/4 C kiwi fruit, cut into chunks
Poppy Seed Dressing:
3/4 C sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. Salt
1/3 C white wine vinegar
1½ tbsp. Chopped onion
1 C Salad Oil
1½ tbsp. Poppy seeds

Steps:

  • 1) Toss the hot rice with the vegetable oil and allow to cool. 2)To cold rice add the oranges, pineapple and walnuts. Toss with Poppy Seed Dressing(small amounts at a time until moistened to liking- may not use all the dressing) and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight. Before serving toss in strawberries and kiwi. For poppy seed dressing: Combine sugar, mustard, salt, vinegar and onion in food processor or blender and whirl briefly to mix. With processor going, gradually blend in oil as for a mayonnaise. When thickened gradually beat in poppy seeds until well blended.

BROWN RICE FRUIT SALAD



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

Provided by TishT

Categories     Lime

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup low-fat sour cream
1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon other artificial sweetener
1 cup brown rice, cooked
1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned
2 medium mangoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 medium papaya, peeled,seeded and coarsely chopped
1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
1 banana, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix the first 5 ingredients.
  • Set aside.
  • Halve orange sections, then combine all the rest of the ingredients.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients again and toss with salad to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until well chilled.

WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS



WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS image

Categories     Salad     Side     Christmas     Simmer

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 19

Water to cook rice in
2 cups wild rice
2 teaspoons salt, plus more to taste
1 bay leaf
12 sprigs thyme
4 teaspoons grapeseed or canola oil
2 pounds chanterelle or portobello mushrooms, wiped clean and chopped
Vinaigrette:
1/2 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
4 large shallots, thinly sliced (can substitute green onions)
2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted and cracked
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and cracked
2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mixed dried fruits, such as cherries, cranberries, raisins, chopped figs, or chopped apricots
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 pound stemmed arugula or watercress or any greens
8 ounces fresh white goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • To prepare the rice: Cook according to package directions and add the salt, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer until tender. Drain the rice and remove the bay leaf and thyme; let cool. (This can be done 1 day ahead of time and refrigerated.) You should have 7 cups cooked rice. In a large skillet, heat the grapeseed or canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat, drain well, and set aside. To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, fennel, cumin, thyme, and pepper and season with salt. Add the dried fruits. In a salad bowl, combine the cooled wild rice, cooked mushrooms, and walnuts. Toss with the vinaigrette and fruits. To serve, portion the salad onto a large platter, top with the greens, and sprinkle with the goat cheese.

TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD



Tropical Fruit, Rice and Tuna Salad image

Same old tuna salad-not! Albacore tuna partners with brown rice and three fruits that gets dressed with creamy yogurt.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked instant brown rice
2/3 cup Yoplait® Fat Free plain yogurt or Yoplait® 99% Fat Free creamy vanilla yogurt (from 2-lb container)
1 can (8 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, drained, 1 teaspoon juice reserved
2 kiwifruit, peeled, sliced
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 can (5 oz) white tuna in water, drained, flaked
1 tablespoon coconut, toasted*

Steps:

  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
  • In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
  • Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY RICE-FRUIT SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 kiwi fruit, , peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup lemon or orange low-fat yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
2 cups coled cooked wild or brown rice
1 cup strawberries, cut in half
1/2 cup green seedless grape, , cut in half
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 tsp dried mint leaves
1 medium seedless orange, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)

Steps:

  • Cut kiwifruit into fourths. Mix yogurt and honey in medium bowl. Add kiwifruit and remaining ingredients toss. Refrigerate remaining salad.1 Serving: Calories 115 (Calories from Fat 10) Fat 1g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 170mg Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 2g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

FRUIT RICE SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Peach

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
1/4 cup sliced fresh peaches
1 cup uncooked white rice
1/3 cup golden raisins
2/3 cup flaked coconut
5/8 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup slivered almonds
12 leaves lettuce
1/4 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a saucepan bring salted water to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer--without stirring--for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and chill until cold. In a medium bowl, mix together pineapple, strawberries, peaches, a heaping cup of the cold rice, raisins and coconut. Set aside. In a separate large bowl, whip together cream, sugar, vanilla, ginger and salt until stiff. Fold in rice mixture, and stir in 1/4 cup slivered almonds. Spoon mixture onto lettuce leaf beds, and sprinkle each portion with 1/4 cup sliced almonds.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice. Short-grain or medium-grain rice is best for this salad because it holds its shape well and doesn't get mushy. Choose a variety that you enjoy the taste of, such as basmati or jasmine rice.
  • Cook the rice according to package directions. Be sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove any starch and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Let the rice cool completely before adding the other ingredients. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  • Use a variety of fruits and vegetables. The more colorful your salad is, the more appealing it will be. Choose fruits and vegetables that are in season and that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Be creative with your dressing. A simple vinaigrette is a good option, but you can also try a yogurt-based dressing or a creamy avocado dressing.
  • Garnish the salad with fresh herbs or nuts. This will add a bit of extra flavor and color.

Conclusion:

Fruit rice salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice and fruits. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a fruit rice salad that everyone will enjoy.

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