**Balsamic Brown Rice Salad: A Medley of Wholesome Flavors and Textures**
Immerse yourself in a culinary journey with our balsamic brown rice salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. This wholesome salad features fluffy brown rice as its base, complemented by a medley of roasted vegetables, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. The combination of earthy flavors from the roasted vegetables, the chewy texture of the brown rice, and the sweet-tartness of the balsamic dressing creates a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. But that's not all; this recipe article also includes variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegan version and a gluten-free option. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a protein-packed meal or a health-conscious individual looking for a nutritious and delicious side dish, our balsamic brown rice salad has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure with this delightful salad.
MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD
Looking for a filling, gluten-free, dish that is quick and easy to put together, and doesn't break the bank? Then you will love Mediterranean brown rice salad!
Provided by Sam | Ahead of Thyme
Categories Salad
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Add rice, water, oil, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes (or according to package instructions). Remove from heat and allow rice to absorb the steam for another 10 minutes (still covered). Uncover and fluff with a fork.
- Allow the rice to cool down to room temperature or place it to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to cool down quickly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onions, olives, and feta cheese.
- In a small mixing bowl, make the dressing by combining and stirring together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill in the fridge and serve cold. If the rice is too hard (which can happen in the fridge), allow it to warm to room temperature before eating.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 205 calories, Sugar 2.4 g, Sodium 404.5 mg, Fat 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.4 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg
MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD
Recipe video above. This Brown Rice Salad looks way too healthy to taste as good as it does! The fresh dill and coriander/cilantro with the bright lemon dressing totally makes it. The perfectly cooked, nutty brown rice helps. Everything else is customisable.Serves 6 to 8 as a side, 4 as a meal. Keeps for 3 days. Exellent work lunch option, and serving for lunch with friends.
Provided by Nagi
Categories Side Dish Side Salad
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place Dressing ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.
- Place Salad ingredients in a big bowl. Drizzle over Dressing, toss well.
- Transfer to serving bowl. If using Halloumi, pile on top.
- Serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 226 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD
My family and friends all love this salad, which they've referred to as "the Greek salad." The recipe makes enough to feed a crowd, so it's a perfect bring-along for a big party. No matter what you're looking for-something with the Greek flavors you love, or just a healthy, simple salad-it will not disappoint! If you'd like, substitute orzo for the rice. -Sarah Hawkins, Wanatah, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, place vinegars, garlic, pepper and salt in bowl and whisk together. While whisking, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil., Place spinach in a large bowl; add cooked rice. Stir in tomatoes, green onions and dressing; toss until spinach is wilted. Gently stir in feta. Loosely cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY BALSAMIC CHICKPEA, BROWN RICE & BROCCOLI SALAD
Simplify prep time by adding broccoli florets to the same pot as the rice during the last 3 min of cooking. Substitute the grilled pepper for 1/2 cup chopped, jarred roasted red pepper.
Provided by mcleod
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pre heat grill to medium-high heat. Place pepper directly on grill. Cook, turing as needed for 15 minute or until charred. put in bowl cover. remove skin and seeds chop pepper into pieces
- Toss rice, broccoli, chickpeas, chopped pepper and dressing. season with salt and pepper top with almonds.
- Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.1, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Sodium 414.7, Carbohydrate 58.9, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 2.6, Protein 11.6
AMAZING BROWN RICE SALAD
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
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
BROWN RICE AND FARRO SALAD
I had a tiny amount of farro in my pantry and odds and ends of different grades of brown rice, so I combined them. I like the contrasting textures and flavors of the rice and farro, infused with the flavor of the roasted pepper and the vinaigrette.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories salads and dressings
Time 2h30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook the rice. Combine with 1 2/3 cups water and salt to taste in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until there is no more water in the pot. Turn off the heat, cover the pot with a dishtowel, return the lid, and let sit for 15 minutes. Transfer the rice to a wide bowl or a sheet pan and allow to cool completely.
- Meanwhile cook the farro. Combine with 3 cups water and salt to taste in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 45 to 50 minutes, until tender. Turn off the heat and allow the farro to sit in the hot water for another 15 minutes, then drain and place in a paper towel-lined bowl to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the rice, farro, diced roasted pepper, diced cucumber, feta, basil, and thyme.
- In a small measuring cup or bowl, whisk together the sherry and balsamic vinegars, salt to taste, Dijon mustard and garlic. Whisk in the olive oil. Pour over the grain mixture, add freshly ground pepper, and toss the mixture well.
- Line individual salad plates or a platter with arugula. Top with the salad. Garnish, if desired, with more crumbled feta, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 229, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 255 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BROWN RICE WITH BALSAMIC AND TARRAGON
Steps:
- In a medium size, heavy-bottomed pot, bring the chicken stock and balsamic vinegar to a boil. Add the bags of rice and cook according to box directions. Remove bags and open. Garnish with tarragon.
MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD
This is a favorite of mine! My stepmom and I first made this my freshman year in college as an experiment, and I have been making it ever since. May be served hot or cold.
Provided by Anne
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Combine red bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a bowl.
- Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl for the balsamic dressing.
- Stir brown rice and balsamic dressing into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Top brown rice and vegetables with feta cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 273.4 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
BROWN RICE SALAD
Steps:
- In a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat, fry the bacon until crisp. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat.
- Add the red onion to the pan and cook until translucent, approximately 5 to 6 minutes. Add the vinegar, chicken broth, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir to combine. Add the bacon back to the pan along with the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed, approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the dill. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the rice into an 8-inch square glass baking dish.
- Bring the water, butter, and salt just to a boil in a kettle or covered saucepan. Once the water boils, pour it over the rice, stir to combine, and cover the dish tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, remove cover and fluff the rice with a fork. Serve immediately.
BROWN RICE SALAD
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
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
WILD- AND BROWN-RICE SALAD
Our rice salad, which can be served chilled or at room temperature, includes three types of the grain -- wild, brown, and brown basmati -- as well as tomatoes, cucumber, celery, onion, and peppers. Any combination of rice or commercial blend of rice would work well in this recipe.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and mustard; set aside.
- Place the wild rice, brown rice, yellow pepper, red onion, celery, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro in a medium bowl. Add the dressing, and toss well to combine. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, Sodium 136 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best possible flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful herbs, and a good quality balsamic vinegar will make a big difference.
- Cook the brown rice according to the package directions. Fluff the rice with a fork before adding it to the salad.
- Roast the vegetables until they are tender and slightly caramelized. This will add a delicious flavor to the salad.
- Make the dressing ahead of time so that the flavors can meld. Store the dressing in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Toss the salad just before serving to keep the vegetables crisp.
Conclusion:
This balsamic brown rice salad is a healthy and delicious side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of roasted vegetables, brown rice, and balsamic vinegar dressing is simply irresistible. This salad is also very versatile and can be easily adapted to your own taste preferences. For example, you can add different vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, or bell peppers. You can also add different herbs, such as basil, oregano, or thyme. And you can adjust the amount of balsamic vinegar in the dressing to taste. So experiment and find the perfect combination of flavors for your own taste buds.
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