Rice Confetti Salad Food

CONFETTI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the lettuce. Allow to chill for at least 2 hours or longer.
• To serve, fluff salad with salad tongs, and spoon onto salad plates lined with lettuce leaves. Garnish with carrot curls, if desired.

CONFETTI RICE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Stir in peppers. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender., Remove from the heat. Stir in peas. Cover and let stand for about 5 minutes or until heated through and liquid is absorbed. Stir in parsley.

CONFETTI SAUSAGE 'N' RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown sausage in butter; remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. , In the drippings, saute the onion, peppers and celery until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender. Return the sausage to the pan; cook and stir until heated through.

CONFETTI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain the corn and toss with the rice. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and add to the mixture. Mince the jalapeno, cut the red bell pepper, red onion and cucumber to a 1/2 inch dice and add to the salad. Finely chop the cilantro, zest and juice the lemon and whisk in the olive oil and spices and toss into the salad. Salt and pepper to taste.

BLACK BEAN AND RICE CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and water to boil in heavy large saucepan.
• Add rice and bay leaves.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer rice to large bowl and fluff with fork. (If you have time, chill cooked rice overnight).
• Mix in black beans, peppers, red onion, chopped cilantro, oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin and chili powder.
• Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate. Serve chilled.

TEXAS CONFETTI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the broth, rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Stir in the turkey, tomatoes, corn, green pepper and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, cilantro, chilies, vinegar, lime juice, mustard, cumin, garlic salt and pepper flakes. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Chill until serving. Just before serving, stir in avocado.

CONFETTI BEAN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk all dressing ingredients together. Set aside.
• Combine all salad ingredients and toss in vinaigrette. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt and vinegar, if you feel it necessary.
• Allow salad to marinate in refrigerator for 1/2 an hour before serving. Toss again before serving.

CONFETTI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine rice, salt, and olive oil in a baking dish. Stir to coat rice completely. Pour in boiling water. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until rice is tender, about 35 minutes.
• Let rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork until no large clumps remain. Let cool until barely warm and almost room-temperature.
• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Slice carrots into long matchsticks. Boil carrots and green beans until beans are bright green, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain and dice vegetables.
• Transfer rice to a large mixing bowl. Add carrots, green beans, peas, onions, and bell peppers. Season with salt and cayenne. Pour in 1/2 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup oil. Mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to let flavors blend, 4 to 24 hours.
• Taste and season salad with more salt as needed. Pour in remaining vinegar and oil. Add dill and parsley and mix well. Let salad warm up slightly before serving, if desired.

BASMATI RICE CONFETTI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Remove from heat; cool completely., In a large bowl, combine vegetables, almonds, raisins, cranberries and parsley; stir in rice. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Pour dressing over rice mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.