Red rice salad with pecans, fennel and herbs is a vibrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. The combination of nutty red rice, sweet pecans, crisp fennel, and fresh herbs creates a delightful medley of flavors and textures. This salad is also a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables, as it is packed with nutrient-rich ingredients.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
RED RICE SALAD WITH PECANS, FENNEL, AND HERBS
Red rice is a short-grain, nutty-tasting type; you can use short-grain brown rice in its place.
Provided by Claire Saffitz
Categories Salad Herb Rice Side Kid-Friendly Low Cal High Fiber Lunch Pecan Fennel Healthy Low Cholesterol Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher Small Plates
Yield 4 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet; let cool.
- Meanwhile, toss fennel and onion with 2 tablespoons lime juice in a large bowl and let sit, tossing occasionally, until lime juice is almost entirely absorbed, 10-15 minutes.
- Coarsely chop 1/3 cup pecans; finely chop remaining nuts. Cook in olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low until golden brown, 5-10 minutes. Let cool.
- Add rice and pecans to fennel mixture along with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and toss to combine. Gently fold in cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Serve drizzled with pistachio oil, if desired.
- Do ahead: Rice salad (without cilantro) can be chilled up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.
GREEN AND RED SALAD WITH FENNEL
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 5m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Shred romaine and raddichio and discard cores. Trim tops of fennel bulb and quarter lengthwise. Remove core from each quarter with an angled cut into each quarter. Slice fennel across into thin pieces and add to salad. Dress salad with vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, to taste.
FENNEL-PEAR SALAD WITH GRAPES AND PECANS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar and 1 tablespoon each dijon mustard and mayonnaise. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss with 1 thinly sliced pear, 1/2 thinly sliced fennel bulb and 1 cup each halved grapes and sliced celery. Top with chopped toasted pecans and some chopped fennel fronds.
FESTIVE RICE SALAD
I once had a similar salad at a friend's house and I was determined to re-create it at home. After several tries, I came up with this sweet-tart concoction. It's easy to prepare and colorful, too. -Terri Simpson, Palm Harbor, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions; cool. In a large bowl, combine the rice, peas, red pepper, onions and cranberries. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 14g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 115mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FENNEL, RED ONION, AND PARSLEY SALAD
Fennel gives this salad its signature crunch and lends a sweetness to balance the red onions and parsley.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a large ice-water bath. Put parsley, fennel, and onion in a colander, and set in ice-water bath. Let soak 10 minutes.
- Drain, and transfer to a salad spinner. Spin until dry, and transfer to a serving bowl. Add lemon juice, oil, and celery seeds; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
ORANGE, FENNEL & WILD RICE SALAD
Use up leftover roasted veg from Christmas dinner, nuts and citrus fruits in this light, bright and fresh rice salad - perfect for a Boxing Day buffet
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Buffet, Side dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the carrots, oil and some seasoning on a large baking tray. Cook for 25-30 mins until tender. While the carrots cook, fill 2 large pans with salted water and bring to the boil. Add the rice to one pan and the lentils to the other. Cook following pack instructions, or until just cooked, then drain and set aside to cool.
- Zest the oranges over a large bowl. Cut away the peel and pith, then cut along each piece of membrane to remove the segments, catching any juices in the bowl. Set the segments aside. Add the ingredients for the dressing to the orange zest and juice, season and whisk.
- When the carrots have cooled a little, add to the dressing with the remaining salad ingredients, including the cooked rice, lentils and orange segments. Toss together and serve on a big platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
FENNEL RICE SALAD
Provided by Shelley Wiseman
Categories Onion Rice Side Vegetarian Quick & Easy Orange Fennel Vegan Gourmet Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toast fennel seeds in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant and a shade darker, about 2 minutes. Add water and 3/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Add rice and return to a boil, then cook, covered, over low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Spread rice in a shallow baking pan and cool quickly by chilling, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, grate zest from orange into a large serving bowl and squeeze in juice (about 1/3 cup). Whisk in vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Chop 2 tablespoons fronds from fennel, then discard stalks. Quarter bupound lengthwise and thinly slice crosswise.
- Stir fennel bupound and fronds into vinaigrette along with cooled rice, scallions, and salt and pepper to taste.
FENNEL WILD RICE SALAD
This is a salad I invented years ago when my sister's family had to go gluten-free. It has since become a family favorite, and Thanksgiving just isn't the same without our wild rice salad! -Aimee Day, Ferndale, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse wild rice thoroughly; drain. In a small saucepan, combine water and rice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 50-55 minutes or until rice is fluffy and tender. Drain if necessary., Transfer rice to a small bowl. Drizzle with lemon juice and oil; toss to coat. Stir in remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a variety of colors and textures in your salad. This will make it more visually appealing and interesting to eat. Some good options include red rice, pecans, fennel, herbs, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. This salad is a great opportunity to try new things. Some good flavor combinations include fennel and orange, lemon and mint, or cumin and coriander.
- Make sure to rinse the rice well before cooking. This will remove any excess starch and help the rice cook evenly.
- Cook the rice according to the package directions. Be sure not to overcook it, or it will become mushy.
- Let the rice cool completely before adding it to the salad. This will help prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- If you don't have time to cook the rice, you can use pre-cooked rice. Just be sure to rinse it well before adding it to the salad.
Conclusion:
Red rice salad with pecans, fennel, and herbs is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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