Best 6 Spicy Rice Salad Recipes

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Spice up your life with a tantalizing spicy rice salad! This flavorful dish combines the goodness of fluffy rice, a symphony of zesty spices, and an array of crisp vegetables, creating a delightful culinary experience. Whether you're looking for a vibrant side dish to complement your main course or a standalone meal bursting with flavor, this spicy rice salad is sure to hit the spot. Get ready to embark on a taste adventure as we explore the secrets behind crafting the perfect spicy rice salad, leaving your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY GRILLED SHRIMP WITH RICE AND MANGO SALAD AND SESAME SUGAR SNAP PEAS



Spicy Grilled Shrimp with Rice and Mango Salad and Sesame Sugar Snap Peas image

Categories     Fruit     Rice     Shellfish     Marinate     Backyard BBQ     Mango     Shrimp     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Sesame     Sugar Snap Pea     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
16 uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 cups cooked short-grain brown rice (about 1 1/4 cups uncooked)
1 mango, peeled, pitted, chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces sugar snap peas
1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
4 10- to 12-inch metal skewers

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, and crushed red pepper in bowl. Add shrimp; toss. Chill 2 hours.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon ginger, lime juice, and soy sauce in another bowl. Add rice, mango, and onions; toss well. Cover rice salad; let stand at room temperature.
  • Boil sugar snap peas in salted water until crisp-tender, about 1 minute. Drain peas and transfer to medium bowl. Toss peas with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 4 shrimp onto each of 4 skewers. Grill shrimp until just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Mound rice and mango salad in center of large platter; surround with sesame sugar snap peas. Top with grilled shrimp skewers and serve.

SPICY RICE NOODLE SALAD



Spicy Rice Noodle Salad image

The first time I had a spicy, cold rice noodle salad, it wasn't the bold flavors that caught me by surprise, but the strange and addictive texture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6.75 ounce) package thin rice noodles
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar
3 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon Asian chili paste (sambal), or more to taste
1 teaspoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup carrots, cut into thin matchsticks
½ cup chopped fresh herbs (basil, mint, and cilantro)
½ cup chopped peanuts
1 teaspoon sesame oil
6 grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
¼ cup Fresno chile peppers, cut into rings

Steps:

  • Place noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Stir and allow to soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  • Combine garlic, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chile paste, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir in green onions, carrots, basil, mint, and cilantro. Toss in rice noodles, peanuts, and sesame oil. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to absorb flavors. Garnish with additional green onions and peanuts. If using, top with grilled chicken and Fresno chiles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

YELLOW RICE SALAD WITH ROASTED PEPPERS AND SPICY BLACK BEANS



Yellow Rice Salad with Roasted Peppers and Spicy Black Beans image

Categories     Salad     Bean     Pepper     Rice     Vegetarian     Summer     Healthy     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers from jar
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons minced chipotle chilies*

Steps:

  • Stir 3 teaspoons cumin in small dry skillet over medium heat just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Whisk lime juice and oil into skillet.
  • Stir turmeric and remaining cumin in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add 2 cups water, rice and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Cool rice. Mix onions and half of dressing into rice. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine black beans, all peppers, cilantro, chipotle chilies, and remaining dressing in medium bowl. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mound bean mixture in center of platter. Surround with rice salad.
  • *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

SPICY MIDDLE-EASTERN ALLIGATOR WITH RICE PILAF AND TABBOULEH SALAD



Spicy Middle-Eastern Alligator with Rice Pilaf and Tabbouleh Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 egg whites, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon red chili powder
10 to 12 alligator fillets
Olive oil, for sauteing
Salt
Tabbouleh salad, recipe follows
Rice pilaf, recipe follows
1/3 cup bulgur wheat
2 lemons, juiced
Salt and pepper
6 to 8 large bunches parsley
2 to 3 tomatoes, finely diced
4 whole scallions, white and green parts thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup egg noodles
Salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the beaten egg whites, garlic, lemon juice, and red chili powder. Using a meat tenderizer, pound all of the alligator fillets until they are tender. Marinate the alligator in the egg white mixture for about 20 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Remove the alligator fillets from the marinade and sprinkle them with salt. Carefully place the alligator fillets in the pan, and saute them until browned. Work in batches as necessary. Flip the fillets with tongs or with a spatula, and cook until browned on the other side, and the meat is cooked through.
  • In a medium bowl, cover the bulgur wheat with warm water and allow it to soak for approximately 20 minutes. Pour the bulgur wheat into a strainer, and then squeeze out all of the excess water. Mix the lemon juice, salt, and pepper with the bulgur wheat and set aside.
  • Wash the parsley, and dry it thoroughly. Chop the parsley very finely and combine it, along with the tomatoes and scallions, with the bulgur wheat mixture. Stir the olive oil into the salad until it is thoroughly covered. Add more lemon juice, salt, or pepper as desired, to adjust the taste.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over high heat. Add the rice and noodles to the pan, and fry them in the butter. Add approximately 1 1/2 cups of water to the pan and lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the pan with a tightly-fitting lid, and allow the rice mixture to steam until all the water is absorbed. Season with salt, to taste.

SPICY FORBIDDEN RICE SALAD



Spicy Forbidden Rice Salad image

A spicy blend of forbidden black rice, bell peppers and cashews. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Provided by docswife

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
1 cup black (forbidden) rice
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 lime, juiced
½ teaspoon sriracha sauce, or more to taste
1 cup lightly salted cashews
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
4 scallions, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, black rice, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and sriracha sauce together in a large bowl. Add cashews, red bell pepper, yellow bell peppers, and scallions; toss well to combine. Add black rice; stir until salad is well-mixed. Season with salt, black pepper, and sriracha.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 596.6 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SPICY RICE SALAD



SPICY RICE SALAD image

Categories     Rice     Shellfish     Sauté     Quick & Easy

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients:
2 pounds large (24-32 count) uncooked* shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cups instant white rice, cooked
1 cup (½ pint) grape tomatoes, halved
1 medium cucumber, peeled and quartered
½ cup (or 1 - 2 ¼ ounce can) black ripe olives, sliced and drained
1 cup (or 4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
Dressing:
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon salt
Already cooked shrimp can be substituted for uncooked shrimp.

Steps:

  • Instructions: Cook onion, garlic, red bell pepper and shrimp in olive oil in an 8-10 inch (medium) skillet over medium heat until onion is tender and shrimp is pink (about 3 minutes). In a large bowl combine cooked rice, shrimp mixture, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives and feta cheese. In a small bowl combine the dressing ingredients. Once smooth, pour the dressing over the mixture and add salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Toss and serve, or cover to serve later.

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of rice: For this recipe, a long-grain rice like basmati or jasmine is best. These rices have a light and fluffy texture that will hold up well in the salad.
  • Cook the rice perfectly: Be sure to cook the rice according to the package instructions. Overcooked rice will be mushy and not hold its shape in the salad.
  • Let the rice cool completely: Before adding the rice to the salad, let it cool completely to room temperature. This will help prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
  • Use fresh, flavorful vegetables: The vegetables in this salad should be fresh and flavorful. Use a variety of colors and textures to create a visually appealing and delicious salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with the dressing: The dressing for this salad is simple, but you can easily customize it to your taste. Try adding different herbs, spices, or citrus juices to create a unique flavor.

Conclusion:

This spicy rice salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer gathering. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your guests. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, this salad is sure to be a star at your next potluck or picnic.

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