Best 5 Tomato Rice Salad Recipes
Tomato rice salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is a simple salad to make, but it is packed with flavor from fresh tomatoes, herbs, and a tangy dressing. You can easily customize this salad to your liking by adding or removing ingredients, and it is a great way to use up leftover rice. Ready to surprise your family and friends with this delicious dish? Let's dive into the recipe and explore the delightful simplicity of tomato rice salad!
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BROWN RICE, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD
Categories Salad Herb Tomato Picnic Vegetarian Lunch Basil Summer Vegan Brown Rice Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Mix in rice and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl; fluff with fork and cool.
- Whisk vinegar and sugar in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over rice. Add tomatoes and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
TRACY'S TOMATO ARTICHOKE RICE SALAD
This is a great cold salad dish with little preparation time. It has a Greek flair to it and is delicious. I always come home with an empty dish. The key to it is using fresh tomatoes if you have them. Hope you enjoy it as much as we have.
Provided by tracy918
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Tomato Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the reserved artichoke marinade, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently mix the artichoke hearts, rice, tomatoes, onion, and olives into the bowl. Cover, and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 553.1 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
TOMATO RICE SALAD
My mom makes this for picnics and it usually is a hit! I love the different flavors in this recipe! If you like more spice, add essence or cayenne pepper or even minced jalapeno!
Provided by Christine Bettiga
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring water to a boil, stir in rice and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered 5 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, combine remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil.
- Stir into hot cooked rice.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Add remaining ingredients and chill several hours before serving.
CHICKEN-RICE SALAD WITH TOMATO AND BASIL
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 or prepare bbq med-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast or grill chicken just until cooked through, about 5 min. Cool. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Combine tomatoes, chopped basil, oil, lemon juice and garlic in large bowl. Let stand at room temp. 20min. Add rice and chicken to bowl and stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon salad into center of platter; surroud with arugula. Garnish with thinly sliced basil. Serve salad at room temperature.
RICE SALAD IN TOMATO CUPS
I created this recipe for a contest a long time ago. With an abundance of tomatoes in our garden each year, I had to come up with something new. I serve this as a side dish or lively lunch.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; mix well. Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. cut a thin slice off bottom of tomatoes to level if necessary. Fill with rice salad. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. This is the key to a great tomato rice salad. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slight give when you squeeze them.
- Cook the rice properly. The rice should be cooked until it is tender, but still has a slight bite to it. Do not overcook the rice, or it will become mushy.
- Use a variety of herbs and spices. This will give the salad a complex and flavorful taste. Some good options include basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, garlic, and onion.
- Add some crunch. This could be in the form of nuts, seeds, or chopped vegetables. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, celery, and cucumber.
- Dress the salad with a flavorful vinaigrette. This will help to tie all of the ingredients together. Some good options include a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing, or a more complex dressing made with herbs, spices, and honey.
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. This is a versatile salad that can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
Tomato rice salad is a refreshing and flavorful 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 colors and delicious flavors, tomato rice salad is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
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