Best Wild Rice Pepper Salad Recipes

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SWEET PEPPER WILD RICE SALAD



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Sherryl Ludlow of Rolla, Missouri sends a wild rice salad that's packed with health and fun flavors in every bite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided
1-1/4 cups water, divided
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the wild rice, 1 cup broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the long grain rice and remaining broth and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large nonstick skillet, saute the peppers and zucchini in 1 tablespoon oil for 3 minutes. Add onions; saute 1-2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Transfer to a large bowl., Drain wild rice if necessary; stir into vegetable mixture. Stir in white rice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice and remaining oil; toss to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE AND PEPPER SALAD



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A crunchy, cool, refreshing salad with a hint of lemon that goes great with grilled chicken on warm summer nights!

Provided by Jillian

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups long grain and wild rice mix, cooked
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
¼ cup chopped green onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Combine cooked rice, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Stir the mayonnaise into the rice mixture.
  • Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 251.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

WILD RICE PEPPER SALAD



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"Over the years, I've made this chilled salad countless times," says Darlene Gibbon of Milnor, North Dakota. "Using leftover rice really cuts down kitchen work and helps clean out the refrigerator, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 11m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup uncooked wild rice
3 cups water
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until rice is tender. Drain and place in a bowl. Refrigerate until chilled. Add the remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WILD RICE & PEPPER SALAD



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Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1- 6 oz. Pkg. Long Grain & Wild Rice
½ Cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing or Hellmann's Mayo
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
¼ Teaspoon Grated Lemon Peel
1 Chopped Red Pepper (or green for color variety)
1 Chopped Yellow Pepper (or orange for color variety)
¼ Cup 1-inch Green Onion Pieces

Steps:

  • • Prepare Rice as directed on package. Cool. • Combine Salad Dressing, Oil, Black Pepper and Lemon Peel; Mix Well. • Add Remaining ingredients; mix lightly. • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

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