Warm Rice Salad Food

WARM RICE & PINTOS SALAD

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.

WARM WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 1/2 cups of water to a boil in large saucepan. Add rice and reduce heat to medium. Cook until just tender about 35 to 40 minutes. Fluff with a fork when ready.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, celery, carrots, peppers, salt and pepper. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
• In a separate pan over medium-low heat, toast almonds. Stir occasionally until browned.
• Add peas and red pepper flakes to the vegetables. Add rice to skillet. Mix together and allow to cook for a few minutes. Remove from pan. Add almonds and top with parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD WITH VEGETABLES

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.

WARM BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil, add brown rice, cover and cook over very low heat for 30 minutes. Check the brown rice; if not tender, cook for 5 minutes longer. Drain and spread the rice out in a shallow bowl to cool somewhat.
• While rice is cooking in the bottom of a mixing bowl combine the oils, vinegar, mustard and season to taste with salt and pepper.
• When chicken is done, combine the rice, peas, basil and parsley and adjust the seasoning.

WARM RICE & PRAWN SALAD

Steps:

• Make the rice as it says on the pack, then tip into a bowl.
• Toss in the courgette, prawns and basil, then moisten with the lemon juice and oil and season to taste.
• Arrange a mix of salad leaves on each plate, drizzle with extra olive oil and lemon and spoon the rice salad on top.

WARM RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Melt butter with oil in frying pan.
• Add onions and garlic and cook until onion is clear.
• Add rice and cook until covered in oil and lightly golden.
• Add chicken stock and cook until tender- approx 11 minutes.
• Drain the rice and put 1/2 in an ovenproof dish.
• Add a layer of capsicum, cheese and cream.
• Do another layer and finish the top with cheese, capsicum and more cream.
• Bake until golden- approx 30 minutes.

WARM GREEK-STYLE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice till tender.
• Drain and rinse under hot water.
• Drain again.
• Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, feta, cheese, capers and parsley.
• Stir to coat.
• Toss along with the rice in a large bowl.
• Garnish individual servings with feta cheese and diced cucumbers.

SUMMER RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine rice, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a small bowl, combine vinegar, oil, parsley, sugar and salt; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.

MIXED BEAN & WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice following pack instructions. Once cooked, rinse under cold water to cool down. Once cold combine in a bowl with the beans, sweetcorn, onion and red peppers.
• Mix the lime zest and juice, honey and chilli. Pour over the rice mixture and mix well, then season to taste. Stir through the coriander leaves just before serving.