Warm brown rice salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is made with simple, wholesome ingredients and is a great way to get your daily dose of whole grains. Warm brown rice salad can be made with a variety of vegetables, proteins, and dressings, so you can easily customize it to your own taste preferences. In this article, we will provide you with some tips for making the best warm brown rice salad, as well as some of our favorite recipes. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing lunch or a hearty and satisfying dinner, warm brown rice salad is a great option. So grab your apron and let's get cooking!
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
BROWN RICE SALAD
A delicious, nutty rice salad that is a meal on its own or fantastic to take to a BBQ as an impressive side dish.
Provided by JNS381
Categories Beginner Cook
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook brown rice until tender, allow to cool.
- To prepare the dressing put the ingredients into a large jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well. Put aside.
- In a large bowl add the rice and all other salad ingredients.
- Pour over the dressing and mix through. The flavours improve on standing as the rice soaks in the dressing. Enjoy!
BROWN RICE SALAD
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
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
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
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
WARM RICE & PINTOS SALAD
During my undergrad years, my roommate taught me how to cook vegetarian dishes like brown rice with pintos. It's so versatile; you can turn it into a wrap or casserole. -Natalie Van Apeldoorn, Vancouver, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add corn and onion; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in garlic, chili powder and cumin; cook and stir 1 minute longer., Add beans, rice, green chilies, salsa and cilantro; heat through, stirring occasionally. , Serve over romaine wedges. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD
This is a favorite of mine! My stepmom and I first made this my freshman year in college as an experiment, and I have been making it ever since. May be served hot or cold.
Provided by Anne
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Combine red bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a bowl.
- Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl for the balsamic dressing.
- Stir brown rice and balsamic dressing into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Top brown rice and vegetables with feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
WARM HERBED CORIANDER RICE SALAD
Provided by Ruth Cousineau
Categories Herb Side Pecan Zucchini Healthy Party Potluck Brown Rice Coriander Cumin Gourmet Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring rice and water to a boil with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 50 minutes. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes, then transfer to a shallow baking pan and cool to warm.
- While rice is standing, cook coriander and cumin seeds in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and a shade darker, 1 to 2 minutes. Add garlic, zucchini, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until zucchini is crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Toss zucchini mixture with rice, herbs, lemon juice, pecans, and salt and pepper to taste.
Tips:
- Cook the rice ahead of time: This will save you time when assembling the salad. You can cook the rice up to 3 days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, flavor, and texture to the salad. Some good options include bell peppers, carrots, celery, cucumbers, radishes, and tomatoes.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be crisp and tender, not mushy.
- Use a flavorful dressing: This will help to bring all the flavors of the salad together. A simple vinaigrette made with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper is a good option.
- Serve the salad warm or cold: This salad is delicious either way. If you're serving it cold, be sure to let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Warm brown rice salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its combination of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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