Best Fruit And Rice Salad Recipes

WILD RICE AND CHANTERELLE SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT, GOAT CHEESE, AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• To prepare the rice: Wash the rice under cold water for 2 minutes. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add the salt, bay leaf, and thyme. Add the washed rice to the boiling water and simmer for 40 minutes, or until tender. Drain the rice and remove the bay leaf and thyme; let cool. (This can be done 1 day ahead of time and refrigerated.) You should have 7 cups cooked rice.
• In a large skillet, heat the grapeseed or canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat, drain well, and set aside.
• To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, fennel, cumin, thyme, and pepper and season with salt. Add the dried fruits.
• In a salad bowl, combine the cooled wild rice, cooked mushrooms, and walnuts. Toss with the vinaigrette and fruits.
• To serve, portion the salad onto a large platter, top with the greens, and sprinkle with the goat cheese.

FRUIT AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the first five ingredients until blended. Stir in the rice, peaches, grapes, celery and raisins. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Just before serving, stir in the pecans.

PINEAPPLE FRUIT AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package. Place cooked rice in wire mesh strainer or colander with small holes. Rinse with cold water to chill; drain well.
• In large bowl, mix yogurt and cinnamon. Fold in whipped topping. Gently stir in rice and remaining ingredients.

TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
• In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

CUBAN BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Sort, wash and soak beans; drain and rinse beans. 2. In a 4-quart pot, saute onion in butter or coconut oil until tender. Add beans, broth, bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, and red or cayenne pepper. Bring to boil, reduce heat. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. 3. While beans are cooking, rinse the rice. Place in another pot with the water and salt. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 50-60 minutes. 4. After rice has been started, make the fruit salad in a large bowl. 5. When beans are tender, stir in the greem pepper and rum. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. 6. Serve beans over rice in wide soup bowls. Top with fruit salad and then a dollop of sour cream.

FRUIT AND NUT CURRIED RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice with water, salt and butter according to package directions.
• Chill.
• Cut bananas into 1/2 inch slices.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon lemon juice over banana slices.
• In a large bowl, combine rice, celery, raisins, peanuts, pimiento and chives.
• Toss lightly and chill.
• Combine mayonnaise, cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, curry powder, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce.
• Mix well. Add bananas.
• Toss all but salad greens.
• Arrange mixture on crisp salad greens on chilled salad plates.
• Garnish with toasted coconut and serve.

WARM WILD RICE SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT AND NUTS

Steps:

• Soak wild rice in a bowl of water overnight.
• Rinse and place rice in a medium-sized pot with water or broth.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
• Add rice and toss to coat.
• Serve immediately or let cool and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• From recipe creator - If making ahead, reheat rice salad on the stove top or bake at 350 degrees F. in a covered casserole dish for 20 minutes. (untried by me as of yet).
• *Cook's note: For best results, soak dried fruit in hot water or warm juice for 15 minutes or more to rehydrate slightly and give the fruit a juicier, chewy texture.

CURRIED RICE AND FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Wash rice until water runs clear; drain well.
• In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
• Add the green onions, garlic, curry powder, ginger, and rice; sauté for about 4 minutes or until the rice appears dry.
• Add 1 teaspoon salt and the water.
• Cover and lower the heat to low; cook at a gentle boil until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed (about 15 minutes).
• Fluff the rice with a fork; cool.
• In a big bowl, add the rice, apples, pineapple, apricots, coconut, mint, and cilantro; stir to combine.
• Dressing: Add all the dressing ingredients to the container of an electric blender; process until smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the rice mixture; toss to coat.
• Add salt and pepper to taste; serve.

GLUTEN-FREE TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
• In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

RICE AND FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• 1) Toss the hot rice with the vegetable oil and allow to cool. 2)To cold rice add the oranges, pineapple and walnuts. Toss with Poppy Seed Dressing(small amounts at a time until moistened to liking- may not use all the dressing) and refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight. Before serving toss in strawberries and kiwi. For poppy seed dressing: Combine sugar, mustard, salt, vinegar and onion in food processor or blender and whirl briefly to mix. With processor going, gradually blend in oil as for a mayonnaise. When thickened gradually beat in poppy seeds until well blended.

WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH DRIED FRUIT, GOAT CHEESE AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• To prepare the rice: Cook according to package directions and add the salt, bay leaf, and thyme. Simmer until tender. Drain the rice and remove the bay leaf and thyme; let cool. (This can be done 1 day ahead of time and refrigerated.) You should have 7 cups cooked rice. In a large skillet, heat the grapeseed or canola oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat, drain well, and set aside. To make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallots, fennel, cumin, thyme, and pepper and season with salt. Add the dried fruits. In a salad bowl, combine the cooled wild rice, cooked mushrooms, and walnuts. Toss with the vinaigrette and fruits. To serve, portion the salad onto a large platter, top with the greens, and sprinkle with the goat cheese.

RICE SALAD WITH FRUIT AND NUTS

Steps:

• Half fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
• Rinse rice in a sieve until water runs clear, then add rice and turmeric to the pan and boil, uncovered for 10-12 minutes, until rice is tender.
• Drain in strainer and place in a bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan, add onion and garlic and cook gently for 5 minutes.
• Turn up the heat, add the almonds and pine nuts and cook for 5 minutes longer, stirring often, until onion and nuts are golden brown.
• Add the onion mixture to the rice, along with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (which will immediately turn the rice bright primrose yellow), the apricots, coriander, salt, and pepper.
• Taste and add more lemon juice if necessary. Serve.

TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Uncover; cool 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until cold.
• In medium bowl, mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
• Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Store covered in refrigerator.

TROPICAL FRUIT, RICE AND TUNA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix rice, yogurt and reserved pineapple juice in medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors. Cut kiwifruit slices into fourths. Gently stir kiwifruit, pineapple, mango and tuna into rice mixture. Sprinkle with coconut.1 Serving: Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 20) Fat 2g (Saturated 1g) Cholesterol 15mg Sodium 170mg Carbohydrate 45g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 15g.From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.