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,...
Author: lacucinadinadia
A delicious brown rice salad recipe I concocted myself. Everyone loves it. Great to take to parties as a side dish.
Author: Suzanne Gwinn
Quick, fresh and tasty. I love the ingredients of this recipe.
Author: TaraV1976
Great for a potluck. Variations may include adding more veggies or using shrimp instead of chicken.
Author: Laurie Petrie
A scrumptious salad bursting with flavor and textures is tossed with a creamy vinaigrette dressing!
Author: dakota kelly
I came up with this when I had leftover rice and hadn't eaten dinner yet. It turned out so good I had to share it. Use leftover chicken or grill a breast. Serve warm or cold.
Author: Heather Finn-Brady
I learned how to harvest wild rice last fall and enjoy recipes to use the nutritious grass. This is a filling, flavorful dish.
Author: Stacey
This is one of our summer staples. It goes together quickly and easily; it's good for you and yummy. It's also very versatile. The first night it's a stand-alone salad; the second night, heat a portion...
Author: Ammaliatrice
Traditional cold rice salad is considered fast food in Italy, used for picnics and lunches on the go. Great for hot days when you don't want to heat up the kitchen. Add a few drops of your favorite hot...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
Either you like it or hate, it but at least try it! Serve with fruit and rolls.
Author: Colleen
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.
Author: Anne
This rice salad is a great summer salad in place of potato salad, or any time of year!
Author: TRACEY44F
Worth the time it takes to make this!!! The nutty flavor and crunchy texture of the wild rice are so wonderful in this salad they always ask for more!
Author: Kimber
Extremely yummy, spicy marinated salad that will keep in the fridge for up to a week! My kids in university love packing this up for their lunch. You have everything you need for a very healthy meal in...
Author: Rita
The unique flavor of basmati rice and the rich nuttiness of roasted corn are highlighted by fresh lemon juice and basil in a salad that's always a crowd pleaser at our summer barbecues. This salad is best...
Author: BONNIE Q.
This delicious cold rice salad has the great flavors of brown rice, fresh veggies, and chopped raw almonds. This has replaced high fat, low nutrition picnic salads in this household.
Author: Jackie Wood
Yummy, yummy, yummy salad with black beans, rice, corn and other good stuff. Its' a good idea to prepare the rice and barley ahead of time that way you can just throw the salad together.
Author: Anonymous
Another one of those I wonder how this would taste moments. Where crispy meets soft and hot meets cold. It turned out better than I had hoped for. A cheap meal that's really easy and filling. Serve with...
Author: heatherdickason
The vegetable rice salad is one of my favorite dishes to bring for any occasion because it is not only delicious, but has a colorful presentation and is excellent for pot luck or buffet style parties....
Author: PJ's kitchen
This salad has a flavorful dressing and includes plenty of vegetables. Try serving this with sliced avocado or shredded lettuce.
Author: Carol
This is a crunchy chicken and rice salad with an East Indian influence.
Author: Sheryl
A delicious cold rice salad recipe given to me by my sister who lived in Louisville, Kentucky for many years. It's one of my favorite side dishes in the spring and summer. This is a very flexible recipe....
Author: Diana S.
This is a French recipe for rice salad inspired by salade nicoise.
Author: Stinkerbell
Pickled carrot and daikon radish can be found in Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine. Combined with rice in this cool, light and flavorful salad, it will remind you of sushi and rice rolls. Shrimp...
Author: AnnInLondon
A friend of mine showed me the basic recipe for this salad. I have experimented with many different herbs, and so far it's been a hit every time. I have used salad burnet, lemon balm, garlic chives, and...
Author: KCCHICK2265
This is a recipe of my mother's, and has always been one of my favorites. Prepare the night before, and serve chilled.
Author: Kathy Berliner
My neighbor made this for a picnic forever ago, and it is super easy to make. Easy to change it your own liking. Sometimes the onions can be too strong, so you may want to test before adding too many.
Author: Tara
This confetti rice salad recipe might appear to require lots of slicing and dicing, but truth be told, all the veggies can probably be prepped in less than 15 minutes. In fact, this would be a great recipe...
Author: Chef John
Everyone really enjoys this salad; it features wild rice, chicken, and cashews along with plump juicy red grapes. Besides wild rice, the real star of this salad is the dressing that uses curry powder to...
Author: Scott Newell
Tabbouleh-like composed salad fits in well at potlucks. This is the basic version. You may dress it up with a host of other goodies. Avocado and lime-marinated shrimp come to mind. Or grilled and chilled...
Author: phishgurl
This fresh, delicious, and healthy dish is loved by everyone at first bite. It is made with forbidden rice, which has been eaten in China for centuries. It's full of fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and...
Author: Tonia
A spicy blend of forbidden black rice, bell peppers and cashews. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Author: docswife
A healthier take on lettuce wraps. These are delicious!
Author: megancs20
This fried chicken and rice salad with bacon dressing is an old favorite of mine.
Author: Shawna
This salad has a little taste of Greece. The creamy feta, crunchy cucumber, and salty olives bring out delicious flavors in this salad. Entertaining doesn't get any easier than this. Serve it up with lamb,...
Author: Only Gluten Free Recipes
I love this cold salad as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish in the summer or fall. The orange and herb vinaigrette is really delicious! Dried cherries are a tasty substitution for the dried cranberries....
Author: SeattleFarmersMarketGirl
Whenever I have left over ham, I'm sure to make this main dish salad. Once I start to eat it, it is so hard to stop!!!
Author: S.E.
Spectacularly different! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Author: Christine L.
I got this wonderful recipe from a friend several years ago. It's a great main dish salad for hot weather. I usually double it for my family so we can eat the leftovers for lunch the next day.
Author: Heidi
This is a salad that tastes better the next day. Instant brown rice may be used for a quicker cook time.
Author: sal
An easy Thai influenced summer salad that also tastes great heated up the next day.
Author: LISAMONIQUE
This is a very tasty brown rice recipe salad. Mmm!! Very different and tasty served with barbeque meats. I don't think this need to be changed at all, it is so perfect the way it is.
Author: stikychikn
A crunchy, cool, refreshing salad with a hint of lemon that goes great with grilled chicken on warm summer nights!
Author: Jillian
A great rice salad for a summer luncheon. Can be made the day before and refrigerated. I use frozen microwave rice for perfect rice in 3 minutes.
Author: Valarie
A healthy, delicious and fresh rice salad for summer flavored with mint and parsley and a light lemon dressing.
Author: Susancrawf
I love this cold salad as a light lunch or dinner, or as a side dish in the summer or fall. The orange and herb vinaigrette is really delicious! Dried cherries are a tasty substitution for the dried cranberries....
Author: SeattleFarmersMarketGirl
This delicious cold rice salad has the great flavors of brown rice, fresh veggies, and chopped raw almonds. This has replaced high fat, low nutrition picnic salads in this household.
Author: Jackie Wood