Best 9 Apple Rice Salad Recipes

APPLE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the rice, apples, walnuts, celery, cranberries and juice. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Add to rice mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

CONTEST-WINNING WILD RICE APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the wild rice, apple, celery, currants and sunflower kernels. In another bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over rice mixture; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

ALMOND & APPLE WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss apples with 2 tablespoons orange juice. In another bowl, whisk the remaining orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. , Add apples and celery to rice. Drizzle with dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds; serve with toppings if desired.

BRUSSELS SPROUTS, APPLE AND BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and ginger. Season with a pinch of salt and a twist of black pepper.
• To shave the Brussels sprouts, use a food processor fitted with the slicing blade, a mandoline or a very sharp knife and a steady hand. Add the shaved Brussels sprouts to the bowl with the vinaigrette.
• To the shaved Brussels sprouts, add the apple, brown rice and parsley and toss together. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.

ALMOND & APPLE WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook the wild rice according to package directions. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.
• 2. While rice is cooking, toss apples with 2 Tbsp. orange juice in a small bowl. In another bowl, whisk the remaining orange juice, oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper. Tip: the orange juice will prevent the apples from turning brown.
• 3. Add the apples and celery to rice. Drizzle with the orange juice dressing; toss to combine. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled. Sprinkle with almonds and other toppings, if desired.

SNOQUALMIE WILD RICE APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Put rice in a bowl and rinse under running water for 2 minutes, then drain.
• Pour rice into a large saucepan, add the water and salt, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer for 35 minutes or until rice is just tender and al dente (how long to simmer, exactly, depends on your wild rice; the water will probably not be all absorbed).
• Drain and place in a large bowl, then add the prepared apple, red bell pepper, currants (raisins can be substituted, but will be sweeter and salad won't taste the same - currants are preferred), pecans, and onion; stir to combine.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic, oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and stir well.
• Serve immediately or chill up to 4 hours (I prefer it chilled for at least an hour, then tossed again before serving).
• Note: also good with 1/4 cup dried cranberries.

BROWN RICE APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add next five ingredients; mix well and set aside. For dressing, whisk together next six ingredients until smooth; pour over salad. Chill until ready to serve. Serve on lettuce leaves if desired.

WILD RICE APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water and rice to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Drain if necessary. , In a large bowl, combine the rice, apples, celery, brown sugar and lemon juice. Combine the dressing ingredients; pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

APPLE-RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice mixture according to package directions.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• Add 1/2 cup cheese, apple, mushrooms and celery to rice; toss to mix.
• Spoon mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish.
• Bake 15 minutess.
• Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese and bake till cheese melts, about 10 minutes.