RICE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 50m
Yield about 4 to 6 side dish serving
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the rice according to package instructions with 2 teaspoons salt. Drain and rinse under cold running water until cold. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 teaspoons salt, oil, parsley, lemon juice, and allspice. Stir in the tomatoes and cucumber. Add the oil mixture to the rice and mix until well combined. Season with pepper and hot sauce to taste. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
WILD RICE SALAD
Steps:
- Place the wild rice in a medium pot with 4 cups of water and 2 teaspoons of salt and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes, until the rice is very tender. Drain well and place the rice back in the pot. Cover and allow to steam for 10 minutes.
- While the rice is still warm, place it in a mixing bowl. Peel the oranges with a sharp knife, removing all the white pith. Cut between the membranes and add the orange sections to the bowl with the rice. Add the olive oil, orange juice, raspberry vinegar, grapes, pecans, cranberries, scallions, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and the pepper. Allow to sit for 30 minutes for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings and serve at room temperature.
PORK AND WILD RICE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the rice and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain; rinse under cold water.
- Meanwhile, toss the carrots with the cinnamon, 1 tablespoon vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Sprinkle the pork with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and brown all over, 5 minutes. Add the carrots and cook 2 minutes. Transfer the skillet to the oven; roast until a thermometer inserted into the pork registers 150 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board.
- Whisk the yogurt, pecans, garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Stir in the roasted carrots and pan drippings. Add the greens, dried cranberries and rice and toss. Season with salt and pepper and divide among plates. Slice the pork and add to the salads.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 76 milligrams, Sodium 413 milligrams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 32 grams
WARM WILD RICE SALAD
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
ASIAN-STYLE WILD RICE AND CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD
Plan ahead the salad needs to chill for about 2 hours before serving. This will serve 3-4 people but can easily be doubled
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 3h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the dressing; whisk all ingredients together until the sugar is completey dissolved; let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes to blend flavors (or chill overnight) before using.
- For the salad; Place the cooked wild rice, cooked chicken or turkey, water chestnuts, chopped onion, celery and snow peas in a large glass salad bowl; toss to combine.
- Pour the dressing over; toss to combine well and chill for about 2 hours.
- Just before serving, toss again and season with salt and black pepper.
- Sprinkle with crispy noodles and green onions.
- Delicious!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.3, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 876.2, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 6.4, Protein 23.4
BEEF AND WILD RICE MEDLEY
A packaged rice mix speeds up preparation of this meal-in-one entree. Cayenne pepper gives the beef a little kick, and an assortment of veggies add color and crunch.-Janelle Christensen of Big Lake, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder, thyme and cayenne. Sprinkle over beef., In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook beef in oil until no longer pink; drain. Stir in celery and green pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in the water and rice mix with contents of seasoning packet. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 23-28 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in tomato; heat through. Sprinkle with onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COLD WILD RICE SALAD
A refreshing, delicious, colorful wild rice salad that is served cold. Great as a main dish or side dish.
Provided by Karen Quinn
Categories Rice Salad
Time 4h45m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Discard seasoning packets from the rice and place rice in a large saucepan. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Spread rice on a baking sheet to cool.
- While the rice is cooling, toast pine nuts in a dry frying pan over low heat until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a large bowl.
- Add walnut oil to the same pan, then add walnuts. Toast until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add walnuts to the pine nuts.
- Add cooled rice to the nuts, along with bell peppers, celery, cranberries, and scallions; toss well.
- Blend rice vinegar, basil, Dijon, garlic, and pepper for dressing in a food processor. Slowly drizzle olive oil and walnut oil through the chute with the motor running until combined.
- Add dressing the the rice salad and toss well. Chill for 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1296.1 mg, Sugar 8 g
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What is Asian beef and wild rice salad?
Asian beef and wild rice salad is a hearty salad full of Asian flavors that is made with cooked wild rice, tender beef, and a variety of fresh vegetables. The salad can be served warm or cold and is a perfect meal for any time of the day. The salad is refreshing, filling, and loaded with healthy ingredients like protein, fiber, and vitamins.Ingredients used in Asian beef and wild rice salad
There are several ingredients used in the making of Asian beef and wild rice salad, including:- 2-3 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 pound of tender beef (sliced)
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- Salt and pepper (as per taste)
- 1 cup of sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
- 2-3 cups of mixed greens
- 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup of chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
How to make Asian beef and wild rice salad?
Making Asian beef and wild rice salad is very easy and can be made in a few simple steps.- Step 1: Cook the wild rice according to the package instructions until it becomes tender.
- Step 2: Heat the sesame oil in a pan and sauté the sliced beef until it is cooked thoroughly.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Toss the cooked beef with this mixture and set it aside.
- Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked wild rice, sliced carrots, cashews, mixed greens, chopped cilantro, and chopped green onions.
- Step 5: Add the beef and the sauce mixture to the large mixing bowl and toss everything well.
- Step 6: Arrange the salad in a serving dish and sprinkle some sesame seeds on top.
- Step 7: Serve the salad warm or chilled.
Benefits of Asian beef and wild rice salad
Asian beef and wild rice salad is loaded with several health benefits. The following are some of the benefits of eating this salad:- Protein: The tender beef used in this salad is an excellent source of protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair.
- Fiber: The wild rice, mixed greens, and sliced carrots in the salad are rich in fiber, which promotes healthy digestion and keeps you feeling fuller for longer.
- Vitamins: The mixed greens and carrots contain several essential vitamins like vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K, which are necessary for maintaining good health.
- Healthy fats: The cashews used in this salad are rich in healthy fats, which are good for the heart and overall health.
- Low calorie: The salad is a low-calorie meal that can be included in the diet if you are trying to lose weight.