Best 8 Waldorf Brown Rice Salad Recipes

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If you are looking for a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for summer gatherings, then you need to try Waldorf brown rice salad. This salad is loaded with fresh fruits, crunchy vegetables, and tender brown rice. The creamy mayonnaise dressing adds a touch of richness and tanginess, while the walnuts add a nice crunchy texture. Best of all, this salad is incredibly easy to make and can be prepared in just a few minutes.

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

BROWN RICE SALAD



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 slices bacon
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a pinch
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 recipe Baked Brown Rice, recipe follows
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 1/2 cups brown rice, medium or short grain
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
  • Add the red onion to the pan and cook until translucent, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, chicken broth, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir to combine. Add the bacon back to the pan along with the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the dill. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
  • Bring the water, butter, and salt just to a boil in a kettle or covered saucepan. Once the water boils, pour it over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour.
  • After 1 hour, remove cover and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.

BROWN RICE SALAD



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Bottled salad dressing gives just the right amount of punch to this cold rice and bean salad that's perfect for warm summer picnics. -Rosemarie Bush of Bangor, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WALDORF BROWN RICE SALAD



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This recipe comes from the Favorite Brand Name Recipes cookbook 'WHOLE-GRAIN COOKING' & is one of my favorites, since it includes brown rice & raisins!

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium apples (Golden Delicious or Cortland)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups cooked whole grain brown rice
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
3/4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
salad greens (optional)

Steps:

  • Wash, core & dice apples.
  • Place apples in large bowl & toss with lemon juice.
  • Add cooked brown rice, celery, nuts & raisins, & toss to combine.
  • In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise & yogurt, blending well.
  • Fold into rice mixture.
  • If desired, serve over salad greens.

AMAZING BROWN RICE SALAD



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A delicious brown rice salad recipe I concocted myself. Everyone loves it. Great to take to parties as a side dish.

Provided by Suzanne Gwinn

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
¼ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
  • Transfer rice to a serving bowl, and stir in onion, celery, cranberries, salad dressing and sugar. Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 364.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

STRAPATSADA WITH A CHICKPEA RICE SALAD



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Serve Strapatsada-a Greek dish of tomatoes, feta, and scrambled eggs-over brown rice studded with chickpeas, olives, and a bright lemon and tahini sauce for a hearty meal in no time.

Provided by dinehaus

Categories     Greek Main Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 medium tomatoes, cored
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
3 cups hot cooked brown rice
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini

Steps:

  • Shred tomatoes with a box grater (this should yield about 1 cup grated tomato).
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Stir in 1 cup grated tomato and the garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until tomatoes are broken down and most of the water is evaporated, about 7 minutes.
  • Add eggs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to tomato mixture. Cook until eggs are set, gently stirring, about 3 minutes. They should be soft but not watery. Fold in feta and oregano. Keep warm.
  • Stir together rice, chickpeas, olives, parsley, lemon zest, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl. Whisk together lemon juice and tahini in a small bowl and pour over rice mixture. Toss gently to coat. Serve egg mixture over rice mixture. If you like, sprinkle with additional tomato, oregano, and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 293 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 798.7 mg

WALDORF RICE SALAD



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

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Pineapple

Time 20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 quarts red apples, cored and diced
1 cup pineapple juice
3 quarts brown rice or 3 quarts white rice, cooked and cooled
4 cups celery, chopped
4 cups walnuts, chopped
3 cups raisins
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
3 cups yoghurt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon coriander

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with pineapple juice.
  • Stir in rice, celery, walnuts, raisins and carrots.
  • In a spearate bowl, blend yoghurt, salt, cinnamon and corriander.
  • Stir the dressing in the apple mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Serve!

WILD RICE WALDORF



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I used to live in Minnesota, where a lot of wild rice is grown. The addition of wild rice to this salad gives it a robust flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 medium green apples, diced
2 medium red apples, diced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice (discard remaining juice or save for another use); set pineapple aside. , In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and reserved pineapple juice. In a large bowl, combine the rice, apples, celery and pineapple. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Just before serving, stir in walnuts. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

WALDORF BROWN RICE SALAD



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Crisp apples, sweet raisins and brown rice -- a new twist to a traditional salad recipe.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked
3 medium apples
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins
½ cup fat-free mayonnaise
¾ cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
4 cups spring salad greens

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool.
  • Wash, core and dice apples, without peeling. Place apples in large bowl and toss with lemon juice.
  • Add rice, celery, nuts and raisins; toss to combine. In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise and yogurt. Blend well.
  • Fold into rice mixture. Serve over salad greens, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.9 calories, Carbohydrate 64.4 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 275.8 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fruits and vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful salad.
  • Choose fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables for the best flavor.
  • Cut the fruits and vegetables into bite-sized pieces so they are easy to eat.
  • Use a light dressing to avoid overpowering the flavors of the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately after making it so that the fruits and vegetables stay crisp.

Conclusion:

Waldorf brown rice salad is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. The salad is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give Waldorf brown rice salad a try.

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