Best Curried Brown Rice Salad Recipes

CURRIED BROWN RICE SALAD

Curried Brown Rice Salad image

Whenever she needs a potluck salad, Carol Dodds turns to this tried-and-true favorite. "It's among my most requested recipes-everyone raves about it," she writes from Aurora, Ontario. "Folks love the crunch from the chopped apple and toasted almonds. And I love that I can cook the rice ahead...then it's just a few simple steps to complete it later."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1 cup chopped tart apple
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
3 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the rice, apple, raisins, onion and almonds. In another bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over rice mixture and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CURRIED BROWN RICE AND CHICKPEA SALAD

CURRIED BROWN RICE AND CHICKPEA SALAD image

Categories Salad Bean

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups garbanzo beans (or 1 15-oz. can, rinsed and drained)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/3 cup raisins (I used dried currants)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (juice of one lime) 2-3 teaspoons honey
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons curry powder
Salt & pepper

Steps:

Combine brown rice, chickpeas, bell pepper, red onion, raisins, and cilantro. Toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, olive oil, curry powder, salt & pepper. Pour dressing over rice mixture and toss to blend. Season with additional salt & pepper to taste.