Best Zesty Rice Salad Recipes

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ZESTY CHICKEN TACO RICE SALAD



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Make and share this Zesty Chicken Taco Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sky Valley Cook

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
2 tablespoons oil
1 (13 1/4 ounce) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ounce taco seasoning mix
1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
1 medium red peppers or 1 medium green pepper, diced
1 1/2 cups Minute Rice
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in hot oil in large skillet until lightly browned.
  • Stir in broth, tomato sauce, seasoning mix, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Stir in corn and pepper, and bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.
  • Serve with cheese and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.3, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 81.6, Sodium 1067.5, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 40.5

ZESTY RICE NOODLE SALAD



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Wake up your taste buds with this superhealthy, low-fat Asian-style salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

250g vermicelli rice noodles
4 carrots , cut into matchsticks
1 large red onion , thinly sliced
handful each mint and coriander leaves
juice 6 limes
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 red chillies , cut into thin slices
drizzle vegetable oil
300g lean pork mince

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water over the noodles and let sit for 5 mins. Rinse under cold water and thoroughly drain before placing in serving bowl. Add the carrots, onion and half the herbs.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing by mixing the lime juice, sugar and fish sauce, along with half the chillies.
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan or wok until extremely hot, then add a drizzle of oil. Cook the mince until it browns, breaking it up with the back of a wooden spoon and making sure it is cooked through. Tip over the noodle mixture, then toss over the dressing, giving everything a good mix. Serve in bowls, with the remaining herbs and chilli slices scattered on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.94 milligram of sodium

ZESTY RICE SALAD



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 42m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 1/4 cups water
1 tablespoon chili seasoning
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 yellow pepper, diced
1 (14.5-ounce) can red beans, drained and rinsed
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a medium sauce pot. Add garlic, and rice and saute for 2 minutes until rice is toasted. Add 2 1/4 cups water, chili seasoning and season with a pinch of salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove to a baking sheet and let cool.
  • In a large bowl combine onion, yellow pepper, cooled rice, beans, vinegar and cilantro. Mix well and serve with steak.

ZESTY RICE SALAD



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Serve this chilled rice salad of asparagus, shrimp and green onions tossed with a zesty Italian dressing for a spring picnic, luncheon or light supper dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 3h15m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups cooked rice
1 cup fresh asparagus pieces (1 inch), blanched
1 cup cleaned small shrimp, cooked
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix (prepared using reduced oil directions on envelope)

Steps:

  • Toss all ingredients except dressing in large bowl. Add dressing; mix lightly. Cover.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 350 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

ZESTY LIME RICE SALAD



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Prepare this Zesty Lime Rice Salad for a tasty side dish. This Zesty Lime Rice Salad gets its great flavor from corn, black beans and fresh tomatoes.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
1 can (15.25 oz.) corn, drained
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients.
  • Refrigerate 30 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 2.5 mg, Sodium 210 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

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