Best Brown Rice Chicken And Cilantro Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad image

Recipe video above. This Brown Rice Salad looks way too healthy to taste as good as it does! The fresh dill and coriander/cilantro with the bright lemon dressing totally makes it. The perfectly cooked, nutty brown rice helps. Everything else is customisable.Serves 6 to 8 as a side, 4 as a meal. Keeps for 3 days. Exellent work lunch option, and serving for lunch with friends.

Provided by Nagi

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3 cups cooked brown rice (, cooled but not cold)
2 tomatoes (, diced)
2 cucumbers (, diced (or 1 long English/continental cucumber))
1/2 red onion (, chopped (sub 2 stems green onion))
40g/ 4 cups tightly packed baby rocket/arugula (, roughly chopped (or baby spinach))
1/3 cup coriander/cilantro leaves (, roughly chopped (Note 2))
1/3 cup fresh dill leaves (, roughly chopped (Note 2))
3 tbsp lemon juice
5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic cloves (, minced using garlic press)
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard ((Note 3))
3/4 tsp salt (, kosher/cooking salt (1/2 tsp table salt))
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup black olive slices
200g/7oz halloumi (, sliced then pan fried in a little olive oil until golden and crispy)
Other topping options: feta, parmesan, nuts (Note 4)

Steps:

Place Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.
Place Salad ingredients in a big bowl. Drizzle over Dressing, toss well.
Transfer to serving bowl. If using Halloumi, pile on top.
Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 226 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE® CILANTRO-LIME BROWN RICE

Copycat Chipotle® Cilantro-Lime Brown Rice image

This recipe is a great spin-off on your conventional (and let's face it, plain) side dish of rice at dinner. The brown rice provides a nutritious, fiber-packed alternative to white rice, and the cilantro and the lime gives this dish an extra dash of delicious Mexican flavor.

Provided by skinnymom

Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups brown rice
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 30 to 45 minutes.
Transfer brown rice to a large bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.
Whisk lime juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl; stir into rice. Fold cilantro into rice mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.6 g, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 453.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

Brown Rice Salad with Grilled Chicken image

This delightful dish is nutritious, simple to fix and brightens up any buffet table. It's a terrific way to use up leftover chicken, and you can add veggies according to your family's liking. -Glenda Harper of Cable, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cubed grilled chicken breasts
2 medium apples, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2/3 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate. Serve in lettuce-lined bowls if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MEXICAN CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad image

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.

Provided by Heather Finn-Brady

Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups salsa
1 (15.25 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and cut into cubes
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

Mix rice, salsa, corn, beans, chicken, avocado, and cilantro together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.3 calories, Carbohydrate 105.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 13.1 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1019.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CURRIED CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Curried Chicken and Rice Salad image

Provided by Shula Udoff

Categories Chicken Herb Poultry Rice Quick & Easy Pea Spring Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide strips
4 cups cooked long-grain white rice (about 1 1/3 cups raw), cooled
1 10-ounce package frozen petit peas, thawed
1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins or dried currants
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and curry powder and sauté 5 minutes. Add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool. Mix in rice, peas, bell peppers, raisins and cilantro.
Whisk remaining 3/4 cup oil, vinegar and cumin in small bowl to blend. Add enough dressing to salad to season to taste; toss well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN AND RICE BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY

Cilantro-Lime Chicken And Rice Bowl Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: brown rice, rotisserie chicken, vegetable, pico de gallo, plain yogurt, fresh cilantro, lime

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

¾ cup brown rice, cooked
½ cup rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 cup vegetable, roasted
¼ cup pico de gallo
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 wedge lime

Steps:

Place the brown rice, shredded chicken, roasted vegetables, pico de gallo, and yogurt in a bowl or resealable container. Garnish with chopped cilantro and the lime wedge.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 838 calories, Carbohydrate 143 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 5 grams