Rice stick salad with shredded vegetables is a refreshing, light, and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. This salad is made with thin rice noodles, which are soaked in water and then cooked in boiling water until tender. The noodles are then drained and rinsed with cold water, and combined with a variety of shredded vegetables, including carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and cabbage. The salad is then dressed with a simple vinaigrette, and served chilled.
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RICE STICK SALAD WITH SHREDDED VEGETABLES
Rice stick salad is a terrific vehicle for vegetables. Play around with the ingredients here - if you have different vegetables than those called for, try them. You might shred lettuce in addition to the cabbage, add some bean sprouts, add a minced chili or some cayenne if you want a little spice.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories weekday, salads and dressings
Time 45m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place the cabbage in a bowl, salt generously and cover with cold water. Let sit for 15 minutes, then drain and dry on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, place the rice sticks in another bowl and cover with hot water. Let sit for 20 minutes, until pliable, while you prepare the vegetables. Drain, and cut the noodles in half, into roughly 6- to 8-inch lengths, with kitchen scissors.
- In a large bowl, toss the noodles with the pickled ginger, all of the vegetables, chicken (if using), mint and cilantro.
- Whisk together the lime juice, rice vinegar, sugar, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and canola oil. Toss with the noodle mixture, transfer to a platter or salad bowl, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 170 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SHREDDED VEGGIE SALAD
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix salad and dress with vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper.
RICE-STICK NOODLE SALAD WITH VIETNAMESE SHRIMP
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- In a bowl stir together all dressing ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Chill dressing, covered, 1 hour.
- Shell and devein shrimp. In a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook shrimp with lemon 2 minutes, or until just cooked through. In a colander drain shrimp and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Halve shrimp lengthwise.
- Halve cucumber lengthwise and seed. Cut cucumber halves and scallions crosswise into 2 1/2-inch pieces and cut pieces lengthwise into julienne strips.
- In a bowl soak noodles in hot water to cover 15 minutes to soften. While noodles are soaking, in a 6-quart kettle bring 3 1/2 quarts salted water to a boil. Drain noodles in colander and cook in boiling water 45 seconds, or until just tender. Drain noodles in colander and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Drain noodles well and with scissors cut into 4-inch lengths.
- Divide noodles, shrimp, vegetables, and dressing among 4 bowls and sprinkle with herbs and peanuts. To eat, pull herbs from sprigs and toss with noodles.
MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD WITH VEGETABLES
This colorful Mediterranean rice salad is a great summertime dish. I used fresh zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, but you can add any vegetable you like. Replace rice with couscous, farro, or barley, if you prefer.
Provided by lacucinadinadia
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 43m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and pour enough cold water on top of the cooked rice to cover it. Stir to cool. Drain well; transfer rice into a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with herb salt.
- Mix capers, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl; add to rice. Mix in zucchini, carrots, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Carbohydrate 87.9 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 385.2 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
RICE VEGETABLE SALAD
Packed with vegetables, this dish has a touch of Indian flavor. "I first had it at a party and loved the bright look and taste." It's a cinch to double, too! -Sandy Heley, Grand Junction, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the beans, carrots, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, parsley and onion., In a small bowl, whisk the lime juice, oil, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir rice into bean mixture. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
VEGETABLE RICE SALAD
From Freeburg, Missouri, Cathy Sestak shares this mixture of leftover rice and crisp vegetables in a cool, creamy ranch-flavored dressing. "I always receive lots of compliments when I bring this salad to parties and get-togethers," Cathy reports.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 5m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, broccoli, cauliflower and onions. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 341mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SHREDDED VEGETABLE AND FRUIT SALAD
Make and share this Shredded Vegetable and Fruit Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Geema
Categories Low Protein
Time 35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all the grated vegetables, apples, dried fruit, and nuts.
- In another bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients.
- Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill before serving.
- Line a salad bowl with some lettuce leaves and fill with the fruit and vegetable mixture for a pretty presentation.
Tips:
- Choose the right rice sticks: For this salad, it's best to use thin, dried rice sticks. These will cook quickly and evenly in the boiling water. You can find rice sticks at most Asian grocery stores or online.
- Shred the vegetables thinly: This will help them cook evenly and absorb the dressing better.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more colorful and varied your vegetables are, the more delicious and visually appealing your salad will be. Some good choices include carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and radishes.
- Don't overcook the rice sticks: They should be cooked until they are just tender, but still have a slight chew to them.
- Use a flavorful dressing: A good dressing will help to bring all the flavors of the salad together. You can use a store-bought dressing or make your own. If you're making your own, try a simple vinaigrette made with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Serve the salad immediately: Rice stick salad is best served immediately after it is made. This will help to prevent the rice sticks from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Rice stick salad is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice sticks. With its vibrant colors and variety of textures, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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