Best Brown Rice Salad With Grilled Chicken Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD

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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

MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD

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My family and friends all love this salad, which they've referred to as "the Greek salad." The recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, so it's a perfect bring-along for a big party. No matter what you're looking for-something with the Greek flavors you love, or just a healthy, simple salad-it will not disappoint! If you'd like, substitute orzo for the rice. -Sarah Hawkins, Wanatah, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain brown rice
3-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups), coarsely chopped
16 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
6 green onions, thinly sliced
2 cups (8 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, place vinegars, garlic, pepper and salt in bowl and whisk together. While whisking, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil., Place spinach in a large bowl; add cooked rice. Stir in tomatoes, green onions and dressing; toss until spinach is wilted. Gently stir in feta. Loosely cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN

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This dish is nutritious and is simple to fix. Great way to use up leftover chicken. I love making this for lunch. You can add whatever veggies you like.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups cubed grilled chicken breasts
1 medium sweet red pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2/3 cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup cider vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
In a jar with a lid, combine the vinegar, oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and shake well.
Pour over the rice mixture and toss to coat.
Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 29.8, Sodium 328.3, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13