Best 9 Rice Salad With A Citrus Vinaigrette Recipes

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Rice salad with a citrus vinaigrette is a refreshing, flavorful, and versatile dish that offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Made with cooked rice, fresh vegetables, citrusy vinaigrette, and often herbs, this salad is a delightful and healthy option for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. With its vibrant colors and tangy dressing, rice salad is not only delicious but also a visually appealing dish that can elevate any meal or gathering. Exploring different citrus fruits, vinaigrette variations, and add-ins, you can create a unique and personalized rice salad that caters to your taste preferences and dietary needs.

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

CITRUS RICE SALAD



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h16m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup sliced almonds
4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups brown basmati rice, rinsed
3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 medium orange, zested
1 lemon, zested
1 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Rice Salad:
  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely, about 15 minutes
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock, salt and oil to a boil over medium-high heat Stir in the rice. Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat, and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the rice and place in a large serving bowl. Add the parsley, orange zest, half of the lemon zest, green onions, and 1/4 cup of the almonds. Toss well.
  • For the Vinaigrette:
  • In a blender, combine the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and cumin. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Pour the vinaigrette over the rice mixture and stir well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with the remaining lemon zest and almonds.

LEMON RICE SALAD



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This salad makes a refreshing side dish for a special occasion meal. I take it to holiday potluck suppers and other family gatherings. People enjoy the combination of flavors, and I like that it can be made ahead. -Margery Richmond, Lacombe, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1 to 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups cooked long grain rice
2 cup cooked wild rice
2 cups diced seeded cucumbers
2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • For dressing, place first seven ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. In a large bowl, toss long grain rice and wild rice with dressing. Refrigerate, covered, overnight. , Stir cucumbers, green onions, parsley, basil and pepper into rice mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours. Stir in pecans just before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CITRUS RICE SALAD WITH PARMESAN



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Found several interesting looking rice salads in the NY Times on July 30, 2008 by Mark Bittman (the minimalist). He says rice salads are among the few salads that don't deteriorate after the dressing is added, so they can be dressed minutes or hours ahead. He recommends that you cook the rice a bit in advance, and dress it before it gets too cold. He also recommends that you cook the rice like a pasta, in abundant salted water (for between 15 and 45 minutes, depending on the rice) and then drain it and dress it when the rice is cool enough to handle. Cooking time is for white rice. Slightly adjusted to suit my dietary preferences (lower fat, but you can increase the olive oil and cheese as you see fit).

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2-2 cups any rice
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (or up to 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons citrus juice (or more to taste, including lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit or a combination)
2 tablespoons citrus zest, grated
1 tablespoon sugar or 1 tablespoon honey
1 cup citrus fruit (chopped, or whole segments if small)
1/2 large red onions or 1/2 large mild white onion, minced
1/2 cup of fresh mint (chopped)
1/4-1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated, (or more)
almonds (optional) or pecans, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook rice in abandant salted water, as you would pasta, until it's just done; white will take 10-15 minutes, brown 30 minutes or more. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again, then put in a large bowl.
  • Combine the olive oil, citrus juice, zest, sugar or honey, salt and pepper in a blender and turn the machine on; a creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste and add more citrus juice a teaspoon or two at a time until the balance tastes right to you.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over rice. Use 2 big forks to combine, fluffing rice and tossing gently to separate grains. Stir in citrus flesh, onion and mint; taste, and adjust the seasoning or moisten with a little more dressing. Serve, sprinkled with parmesan and chopped nuts, at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day, bringing salade back to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 100.3, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4, Protein 7.8

RICE SALAD WITH CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE



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I grow all my own herbs, including fresh cilantro. In fact, I first tried this recipe because it had cilantro in it. It's a delicious and colorful salad.-Michele Montgomery, Lethbridge, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked long grain rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
1/2 cup diced sweet yellow pepper
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons cider or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine rice, beans, peppers and cilantro. Combine the remaining ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CITRUS RICE SALAD WITH PARMESAN



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In all of American cooking there is probably no term less meaningful than "salad." I'm racking my brain for a way to narrow the definition, but the best I can do is a dictionary-like "mixture of food, usually cold or at room temperature, with some kind of dressing." That's not saying much, but it opens a world of opportunities, especially when the base ingredient is rice, which offers a far wider variety of flavors and textures than any other grain.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 to 2 cups any rice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed citrus juice, or more to taste (lemon, lime, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, or a combination)
2 tablespoons grated citrus zest
1 tablespoon sugar or honey
1 cup chopped citrus flesh (or whole segments, if small)
1/2 large red or mild white onion, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup or more grated Parmesan
Chopped almonds or pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Cook rice in abundant salted water, as you would pasta, until it's just done; white rice will take 10 to 15 minutes, brown 30 or a little longer. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again, then put in a large bowl.
  • Combine olive oil, citrus juice, zest, sugar or honey, salt and pepper in a blender and turn the machine on; a creamy emulsion will form within 30 seconds. Taste and add more citrus juice a teaspoon or two at a time until the balance tastes right to you.
  • Drizzle vinaigrette over rice. Use 2 big forks to combine, fluffing rice and tossing gently to separate grains. Stir in citrus flesh, onion and mint; taste, and adjust the seasoning or moisten with a little more dressing. Serve, sprinkled with Parmesan and chopped nuts, at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a day, bringing salad back to room temperature before serving.

CILANTRO RICE SALAD



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This is a wonderful, summer salad, bursting with great color and texture. I found this in Food and Wine magazine. I have also made this using "brown" basmati rice, which worked great and added a terrific, nutty flavor.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups basmati rice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 medium red onion, minced
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, either on stove top or in rice cooker.
  • Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool, tossing with a rubber spoon until at room temperature.
  • Wisk together ingredients for the dressing: oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Fold tomatoes, onion, cilantro and olives into the cooled rice.
  • Add vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • **Notefor Leftovers: Leftover rice salad can be tossed with a can or two of white tuna, drained and flaked.
  • Makes a nice lunch!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 79.5, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.2

BLACK RICE SALAD WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Salad     Rice     Side     Vegetarian     Walnut     Healthy     Vegan     Lemon Juice     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup black rice (preferably Lotus Foods Forbidden Rice)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup Meyer lemon juice or 3 tablespoons regular lemon juice
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon agave syrup (nectar) or honey
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
4 ounces green beans, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
Freshly ground black pepper
Ingredient info: Black rice is available at natural foods and specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook rice in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, 35-40 minutes. Drain well, spread out on a plate or a rimmed baking sheet, and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, spread out walnuts on another rimmed baking sheet. Toast in oven, tossing once, until fragrant, 8-10 minutes. Let cool; chop.
  • Whisk lemon juice, vinegar, and agave in a small bowl. Whisking constantly, gradually drizzle in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt.
  • Toss rice, walnuts, scallions, edamame, tomatoes, green beans, and vinaigrette in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

ALL GREEN SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Leah Koenig

Categories     Salad     Passover     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Basil     Asparagus     Avocado     Cucumber     Sugar Snap Pea     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the vinaigrette:
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons honey
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
For the salad:
Kosher salt
2 bunches asparagus (about 1 1/2 pounds), ends trimmed and cut on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 romaine heart, roughly chopped
1 English hothouse cucumber, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
15 basil leaves, torn
1/3 cup torn fresh dill fronds
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the vinaigrette:
  • Whisk shallot, vinegar, lemon zest, lemon juice, orange juice, and honey in a medium bowl until combined. Add oil in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until combined. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • For the salad:
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; prepare a large bowl of ice water and a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels. Add asparagus to the boiling water and cook until crisp tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and immediately plunge into the ice water until chilled, then use slotted spoon to transfer asparagus to baking sheet to drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine romaine, cucumber, avocado, basil, dill, and blanched asparagus. Drizzle with desired amount of dressing, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine. Serve salad with remaining dressing on the side.

ARUGULA SALAD WITH CITRUS VINAIGRETTE



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Arugula is a delicious alternative to lettuce, and the citrus juice dressing is a delicious alternative to heavier store bought dressings. A lovely precursor to most meals, or a great stand-alone in the summer. Garnish with walnuts or sunflower seeds, if you like.

Provided by JEANNETTE777

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

⅓ cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste
6 ounces arugula - rinsed, dried and torn
1 pear, cored and sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine grapefruit juice, orange juice, olive oil, and salt. Shake vigorously.
  • In a salad bowl, combine arugula, pear, and red pepper. Drizzle dressing over salad, and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 158.7 mg, Sugar 7.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe citrus fruits for the vinaigrette.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the salad, such as chopped cucumber, bell pepper, or onion.
  • You can also add a protein to the salad, such as grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

This rice salad with a citrus vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant flavors and healthy ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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