Best Brown Rice Salad With Grilled Chicken Recipes

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BROWN RICE SALAD WITH GRILLED CHICKEN



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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

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 BROWN RICE SALAD



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ears corn, husked
Olive oil, for brushing
1 cup cooked brown rice
2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 small jalapeno, seeds and rib removed, diced
3 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon cumin
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Brush corn with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 5 to 6 minutes, rotating on all sides, until the corn has some nice charred spots. Let cool and remove corn kernels from the cob.
  • Add corn, brown rice, beans, red bell pepper, jalapeno, and green onions to a large bowl.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and salt and pepper. Fold dressing into the veggies and top with the crumbled cheese and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 422 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 5 grams

NUTTY BROWN RICE SALAD



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This delicious cold rice salad has the great flavors of brown rice, fresh veggies, and chopped raw almonds. This has replaced high fat, low nutrition picnic salads in this household.

Provided by Jackie Wood

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup uncooked brown rice
1 ½ cups water
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
¼ cup chopped red onion
¼ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
¼ cup bite-size broccoli florets
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped raw almonds
¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 tablespoons fat free Italian-style dressing
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Place cooled rice in a large bowl. Stir in the kidney beans, red onions, mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, and almonds; season with pepper. Toss salad with the Italian dressing and olive oil.
  • Chill for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 203.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

BROWN RICE SALAD



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A delicious, nutty rice salad that is a meal on its own or fantastic to take to a BBQ as an impressive side dish.

Provided by JNS381

Categories     Beginner Cook

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 red capsicum, chopped (red bell pepper)
1 green capsicum, chopped
3 spring onions, chopped
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup sultana
1/2 cup cashews or 1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons soya sauce
1 crushed garlic clove
black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook brown rice until tender, allow to cool.
  • To prepare the dressing put the ingredients into a large jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well. Put aside.
  • In a large bowl add the rice and all other salad ingredients.
  • Pour over the dressing and mix through. The flavours improve on standing as the rice soaks in the dressing. Enjoy!

BROWN RICE SALAD



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Bottled salad dressing gives just the right amount of punch to this cold rice and bean salad that's perfect for warm summer picnics. -Rosemarie Bush of Bangor, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN RICE SALAD



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For a summer luncheon, this light, colorful salad is a treat. The crunchy celery, green pepper and almonds along with refreshing oranges and pineapple make this a chicken salad folks can't wait to dig into. -Bernadine Stine, Roanoke, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cups cooked rice
1-1/2 cups diced green pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons orange juice
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (15 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange juice, vinegar, salt, ginger and garlic salt. Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate. Just before serving, fold in the oranges and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

AMAZING BROWN RICE SALAD



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A delicious brown rice salad recipe I concocted myself. Everyone loves it. Great to take to parties as a side dish.

Provided by Suzanne Gwinn

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
¼ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced celery
¼ cup dried cranberries
½ cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, or until done.
  • Transfer rice to a serving bowl, and stir in onion, celery, cranberries, salad dressing and sugar. Cover, refrigerate, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 364.6 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

BROWN RICE SALAD



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A scrumptious salad bursting with flavor and textures is tossed with a creamy vinaigrette dressing!

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ⅔ cups uncooked brown rice
2 ½ cups water
1 cup low fat sour cream
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons honey
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
2 slices bacon
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
¼ cup toasted almond slices
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Place rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 45 to 60 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the sour cream, red wine vinegar, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place bacon in a skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the rice, dressing mixture, bacon, bell pepper, green onions, peas, almonds, and cilantro. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 143.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD



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Notes Janne Rowe from Wichita, Kansas, "I start this salad by poaching chicken breasts in a mixture of white wine, garlic and lemon juice. It gives them great flavor and helps keep them moist." The cubed chicken, veggies and cooked rice are tossed with a tasty homemade dressing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons diced sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
DRESSING:
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash ground ginger

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, combine the wine, lemon juice, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Add chicken; poach, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken from cooking liquid; cool., In a large saucepan, bring broth and remaining ginger to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Fluff with a fork., Transfer to a large bowl; cool. Add the peas, onions, celery and peppers. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to rice mixture and toss., Whisk the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 704mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

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

BROWN RICE CHICKEN SALAD



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"This is a wonderful salad to serve for dinner," writes Naomi Reed of McMinnville, Oregon. "Not only is it delicious, it's also very pretty." From sweet carrots and almonds to fresh cilantro and lime, this brings a lovely medley of flavors to the table.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In another small bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

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