Best 3 Quick Rice Salad Recipes

RICE SALAD

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This rice salad is a great summer salad in place of potato salad, or any time of year!

Provided by TRACEY44F

Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes

Time 4h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup white rice
6 eggs
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1 cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimento
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
1 (9 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
Rinse frozen peas under cold water. Strain, and place in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, rice, celery, onions, and pimiento; toss to combine, and set aside. In a separate bowl, stir the mayonnaise together with mustard, lemon juice, relish, tuna, dill, salt, and pepper until well blended. Add to the vegetable mixture, and toss to combine. Cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours. Toss once more before serving. Serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 158.8 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 691.4 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

COLD RICE SALAD

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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
Salt
1 cup peas, blanched
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced and soaked in ice water for 10 minutes
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Steps:

For the rice: Place the rice, 3 cups water, and a pinch of salt in a pot, cover and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cook on low until tender, about 20 minutes. Turn the rice out onto a sheet tray and let it cool completely. Next, combine the rice, peas, red bell pepper and red onion. Toss gently.
For the dressing: In a small bowl, add the rice wine vinegar, a small pinch salt and a few turns of freshly ground pepper. Mix together and slowly drizzle in the vegetable oil and then the sesame oil.
Pour the dressing over the rice and mix until the rice is thinly coated. Taste, and re-season if necessary.

SUMMER RICE SALAD

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Tangy dressing and flavorful ingredients make for a very tasty side dish that's a refreshing alternative to potato salad. People can't seem to stop eating this unique salad. It's great with hamburgers or chicken at picnics or potluck dinners. -Laura Panfil, Niles, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
Leaf lettuce, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine rice, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, parsley, sugar and salt; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips for Making the Best Rice Salad

Use high-quality rice. The type of rice you use will greatly affect the flavor and texture of your salad.
Cook the rice according to the package directions. This will ensure that the rice is cooked evenly and has the desired texture.
Let the rice cool completely before adding the other ingredients. This will prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
Add a variety of vegetables and fruits to your salad. This will give your salad a colorful and flavorful boost.
Use a light and flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing is a great option.
Season your salad to taste. This will help to balance the flavors and make your salad more enjoyable.

Conclusion

Rice salad is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and it is also a healthy and affordable option. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a rice salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give rice salad a try. You won't be disappointed!