Best Super Easy Brown Rice Salad Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

THE BEST EVER BROWN RICE SALAD

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I'm not a huge fan of brown rice but once I'd tasted this salad I just couldn't get enough. It's very refreshing and versitile and everyone I know loves it.

Provided by meshell b

Categories Brown Rice

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups brown rice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 spring onions, chopped
3 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups cashew nuts
1 lemon, juice of
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup sultana (optional)
1 tablespoon pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

Place the lemon juice, olive oil, vinegar and worcestershire sauce in a screw top jar and shake well.
Cook the brown rice acording to the packet instructions, drain and place in a bowl. While the rice is still warm, mix in all the other ingredients including the dressing, stir thoroughly.
Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 5, Sodium 234.7, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.4, Protein 9.3

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

Ingredients

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

SUPER EASY BROWN RICE SALAD

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Make and share this Super Easy Brown Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TattooedMamaof2

Categories Brown Rice

Time 15m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups cooked brown rice
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can olives, sliced
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar