Best Spiced Rice Salad Recipes

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WILD RICE AND SPICED SHRIMP SALAD



WILD RICE AND SPICED SHRIMP SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Appetizer     Poach     Christmas

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cooked wild rice, rinsed, drained
5 tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 bay leaf
1-teaspoon block peppercorns
3 cloves
1-teaspoon coriander seeds
2-teaspoons salt
1 ½ pounds medium shrimp
1 red, 1 yellow bell pepper
½ cup minced parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Whisk to combine 1T vinegar and 2T oil. Use emulsified to dress rice with bell pepper and parsley. Boil spices 5 minutes and add shrimp for 3 minutes, drain. Marinade shrimp in fridge with emulsified 4T vinegar and remaining oil at least 6 hours. Combine with salad and serve cold.

SPICED RICE SALAD



Spiced Rice Salad image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 2- to 3-inch piece ginger, peeled and bruised
2 3/4 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 medium shallot, peeled and chopped fine
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup currants or black raisins, plumped in hot water and drained
4 fresh ripe apricots, quartered, or 8 dried, plumped in hot water and drained
1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine rice, ginger and water in a large, heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, but not soft, about 15 minutes. Drain, discard the ginger and transfer the rice to a large glass or ceramic bowl.
  • Season rice with salt, pepper, nutmeg and coriander. Add lemon juice, shallot and olive oil; toss to combine. Stir in currants and apricots. Divide among 4 bowls, garnish with toasted almonds and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 479, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 307 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SPICED RICE SALAD



Spiced Rice Salad image

This is so good. I found it in a promotional salad cookbook. It is a beautiful salad and absolutely different and delicious! It is so easy and I am always asked for the recipe. I use a lot of extra pistachios, lime wedges & cilantro as garnish.

Provided by Tander

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup long grain brown rice
1/2 cup white long-grain rice
1/4 cup dates (pits removed & cut in slivers)
1/2 cup dried apricot (cut in slivers)
1/3 cup pistachio nut (toasted, if you like)
4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
5 tablespoons pistachio oil (or your preference)
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Shake all dressing ingredients in a jar.
  • Cook two rices separately by pkg instructions.
  • Mix the cooked rice together with dressing.
  • Add dates, apricots, chives, pistachios& mix.
  • Serve at room temperature.

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