Best 7 Summer Rice Salad With Goat Cheese Dressing Recipes

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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a refreshing and flavorful rice salad. And there's no better way to dress it up than with a creamy, tangy goat cheese dressing. With its vibrant colors and delicious combination of textures, flavors, and aromas, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next summer gathering. So grab some fresh ingredients and get ready to create a tasty and nutritious dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WILD RICE AND GOAT CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h25m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup wild rice
Kosher salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish
3/4 pound Spanish-style chorizo, diced (order from Dartagnan) (it's not raw or totally cured and cooked...it's kind of in between)
1 1/4 cups diced Spanish onion
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
6 cups day-old country-style bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
3-5 cups homemade chicken stock
1 large egg, lightly beaten
6 ounces goat cheese, cut into small pieces
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon of salt in a large saucepan, cover and bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the grains open all the way, about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. The rice should be very cooked (not even the slightest chewy). Drain well, place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Butter a 13x9x2 -inch baking dish.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium saute pan over high heat. Add the chorizo and cook until golden brown. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Melt the remaining butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the onion mixture, bread, parsley, 3 cups of the chicken stock and the egg to the rice and mix well to combine. The mixture should be very wet; add more stock, if needed. Fold in the goat cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake, uncovered, until heated through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove the dressing from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.

SUMMER RICE SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Onion     Rice     Side     Goat Cheese     Bell Pepper     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Dressing
1/2 cup corn oil
1/2 cup crumbled soft mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Salad
4 1/2 cups water
2 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 10-ounce package frozen corn, thawed, drained
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped red onion
6 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives or green onions

Steps:

  • For Dressing: Combine corn oil, goat cheese, vinegar, oregano, cumin and cloves in large bowl and whisk until well blended. Set aside.
  • For Salad: Bring 4 1/2 cups water to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Add rice and 1 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until rice is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Transfer rice to large bowl. Fluff with fork. Pour goat cheese dressing over hot rice and let cool, tossing occasionally. Mix in corn, red and green bell peppers, red and green onions and chives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Rice salad can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Let stand 2 hours at room temperature before serving.)

WILD RICE AND GOAT CHEESE DRESSING



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups wild rice
6 cups water
3/4 pound Spanish-style chorizo, diced, see Cook's note*
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing the dish
1 cup Spanish onion, diced
1/2 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 (day-old) loaf country-style bread, cubed
2 to 4 cups homemade chicken stock
12 ounces goat cheese
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Combine the rice, water and 1 tablespoon of salt in a large saucepan, bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the grains open all the way, about 1 hour, 15 minutes to 1 hour, 30 minutes. The rice should be very cooked (not even the slightest chewy). Drain well, place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Heat the butter in a large high-sided saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo, onions, carrots and celery and cook until soft. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for 1 minute. Add the onion mixture, bread, goat cheese, parsley and 2 cups of the chicken stock to the rice. Mix to combine. The mixture should be quite wet; add more stock, if needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Transfer the mixture to a large buttered baking dish and bake, uncovered, until heated through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
  • *Cook's note: We recommend to order from D'Artagnan because it's not raw or totally cured and cooked...it's kind of in between.

MINTY SUMMER RICE SALAD



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A veggie treat, on the table in 20 minutes

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Side dish, Snack, Supper

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

250g long grain rice
250g bunch asparagus , cut in bite-size pieces
1 red pepper , seeded and chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
garted zest and juice 1 lemon
2 x 125g packs mini mozzarella , halved (or 2 x 125g balls mozzarella, chopped)
1 large bunch mint leaves, shredded

Steps:

  • Drop the rice into a pan of boiling salted water and cook for 10 minutes. Toss in the asparagus and cook for a further 3-4 minutes until the rice is completely cooked and the asparagus is only slightly crunchy. Drain into a sieve and hold under the cold tap until cool.
  • When the rice is cold, stir in the red pepper, oil, lemon zest and juice, mozzarella and mint leaves. Season well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.98 milligram of sodium

BALSAMIC GOAT CHEESE SALAD DRESSING



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I came up with this while on a 30-Day Detox. I needed to be creative with foods that I was allowed (and not allowed), and this is what I've come up with. Amounts are approximate, I eyeballed everything.

Provided by Sandra E.

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup of dressing, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 large garlic clove
1 1/2 ounces plain goat cheese
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Throw everything in the blender/food processor/hand-held immersion blender(mine has an attachment with a cup and lid, so I don't even need another container).
  • Blend until everything is combined.
  • Use right away or store in a jar in the fridge. You may need to give it a good shake just before using if you let it sit in the fridge for a few days.

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

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.

SUMMER RICE SALAD



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Make and share this Summer Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups spinach leaves, washed,stemed and torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups brown rice, cooked and cooled to room temperature
2 zucchini, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
1 apple, peeled cored and diced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 orange, peeled,sectioned and section pieces halved

Steps:

  • Combine dressing ingredients (vinegar- pepper) in a jar and shake well to combine all ingredients.
  • Combine remaining salad ingredients, starting with the spinach and ending with the orange pieces. Toss.
  • Shake dressing again.
  • Add dressing to salad. Toss.
  • Refrigerate until serving.
  • Toss again before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.5, Fat 30.4, SaturatedFat 4.5, Sodium 84.3, Carbohydrate 94, Fiber 8.7, Sugar 15.7, Protein 11.6

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have fresh basil, you can use dried basil. Just use 1/2 the amount.
  • You can also add other vegetables to this salad, such as cucumber, zucchini, or bell pepper.
  • This salad is best served chilled, so make it ahead of time and let it chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • If you are using goat cheese that is not soft enough to spread, you can microwave it for a few seconds to soften it.
  • To make the goat cheese dressing ahead of time, simply whisk all of the ingredients together and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This summer rice salad with goat cheese dressing is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a warm day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy meal, give this salad a try!

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