Best 7 Curry Rice Salad Recipes

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**Curry Rice Salad: A Flavorful and Versatile Dish With Endless Variations**

Curry rice salad is a delightful fusion dish that combines the fragrant and savory flavors of curry with the refreshing and vibrant elements of a salad. Originating in Japan, this dish has gained popularity worldwide due to its versatility, ease of preparation, and endless variations. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy curry flavor, vegetarian or protein-packed, this article offers a diverse selection of curry rice salad recipes to suit every taste and dietary preference. From classic Japanese curry rice salad to unique and innovative fusion creations, these recipes provide a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

RICE-A-RONI CHICKEN CURRY SALAD



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This is a recipe for a cold rice/chicken salad with a curry twist, using Rice-a-Roni. My sister-in-law makes this for potlucks, baby showers, family get-togethers. It is always a favorite dish. I have made it as well and love the curry taste in it....and I'm not a huge curry fan! This recipe will serve 6 if it's used as a main dish or 8 for side servings. If you make it for a crowd, just double the recipe.

Provided by Pam-I-Am

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (4 1/2 ounce) box chicken rice-a-roni
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup celery, diced
1 (15 ounce) can canned artichoke hearts, drained and cut (save liquid)
1 large chicken breast, cooked and diced
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • Cook Rice-a-Roni according to directions and cool.
  • Cook chicken separately and chop.
  • Add into rice, the diced onion, green pepper, artichoke and chicken.
  • Next, stir together the three dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add dressing to rice salad mixture and stir.
  • Place salad into a 9 x 13 dish or deep bowl edged with curly lettuce leaf to make it pretty.
  • Chill 2 hours and serve.

CURRY RICE SALAD



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This healthy salad is a great for potlucks and entertaining-easy and delicious. It's a good way to use up leftover rice, too. I sometimes use a 50-50 mix of brown and white rice for extra fiber and flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the rice, olives, peanuts and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasonings. Gently stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH CURRY DRESSING



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This is a relatively easy to prepare side dish with a wonderful melding of flavors. Try it warm or cold when you're in the mood for something different!

Provided by 75violets

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup golden raisin
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
lettuce leaf
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons prepared Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Add the chicken broth, rice and seasoning packet to a saucepan. Let come to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and rice is soft.
  • Soak raisins in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  • To toast pecans, arrange them in a shallow baking tray and cook for 10 to 15 minutes in a 350 degree oven, checking after 8 minutes.
  • Once the rice is ready, transfer it to your serving bowl, add the green onions, raisins, pecans, and beans, and stir gently.
  • To prepare Curry dressing add mayonnaise, curry powder, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground red pepper, prepared Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl & stir thoroughly.
  • Serve with a dollop of Curry dressing on a bed of lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.7, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 525, Carbohydrate 37.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 15.1, Protein 6.3

WONDERFUL CURRY RICE SALAD



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If you are a curry lover, then you will really enjoy this cold rice salad. The chilling times for this recipe is about 3 hours so plan ahead, preparing a day in advance is even better. All ingredients may be doubled if deired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 3h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons curry powder
2 tablespoons margarine
3 cups good quality chicken broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice (Uncle Ben's converted white rice is the best)
4 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups apples, chopped
3/4 cup raisins
1/3 cup slivered almonds (optional, but good to use)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, saute the butter with curry powder (to release the flavors).
  • Stir in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
  • Add in rice; cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • Stir in green onions and lemon juice.
  • Chill thoroughly (about 2 hours).
  • In a bowl combine the mayo with milk; blend well, then stir into the rice mixture along with the chopped apples, raisins and almonds (if using).
  • Chill in the fridge for about 1 hour before serving.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750.9, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 16.3, Sodium 1068.7, Carbohydrate 106.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 26.2, Protein 12.9

SUMMER CURRY RICE SALAD



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A cold salad...can be a side dish or a meal in and of itself. Beautiful colors to accent any meal! Makes a big bowl that can last up to a week.

Provided by Cloe Wind

Categories     Brown Rice

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 -1 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
indian curry powder (red or yellow, I like yellow better in this dish)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 dash cumin
1 dash Tabasco sauce or 1 dash other chili sauce
2 -3 drops sesame oil
fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 cup raisins
1 apple, cored and chopped, not peeled (a tarter, crisper apple is better, like Braeburn)
2 tablespoons honey
1 dash sea salt
celery (chopped)
snow peas (chopped)
bell pepper (red, green, or yellow(chopped)
green onion (chopped)
chicken or shrimp

Steps:

  • Prepare brown rice.
  • Prepare onions and curry oil: In a large saucepan, put 1/4c olive oil on med. high heat. Add 2 heaping tablespoons of curry powder when oil is hot. Add a dash of chili sauce, cumin, and a couple of drops of sesame oil--I like a little extra cumin. Stir with a wooden spoon and let simmer until mixture turns slightly darker (but does not burn!) Add chopped yellow onion and cook until translucent (add water as needed to keep onins from sticking to pan). Taste mixture and add more curry as desired.
  • Mix rice and onions.
  • Add other ingredients to taste.
  • Chill and serve.

CURRY WILD RICE SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 10

DRESSING
1/4 cup non-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD
1 (15-ounce) can cooked wild rice, drained
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons raisins

Steps:

  • 1. In small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients blend well.2. In large bowl, combine all salad ingredients mix well. Add dressing toss gently to mix thoroughly. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.TIP: * Two cups cooked instant wild or brown rice can be substituted for the canned rice.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1/2 Cup * Calories: 120 * Calories from Fat: 25 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 3 g 5% * Saturated Fat: 1 g 5% * Cholesterol: 3 mg 1% * Sodium: 320 mg 13% * Total Carbohydrate: 19 g 6% * Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8% * Sugars: 6 g * Protein: 3 g * Vitamin A: 8% * Vitamin C: 20% * Calcium: 4% * Iron: 0% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1/2 Fruit, 1/2 Fat or 1 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

CURRY RICE SALAD



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Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Short grain brown rice - 1 to 1 1/2 cup, best is organic
One large yellow onion - chopped.
Curry paste or curry powder - red or yellow Indian (not Thai)
Olive oil
Cumin
Chili pepper
Sesame oil
Cilantro - chopped
Raisins - one cup
One apple - cored and chopped (not peeled)
Honey
Salt
Celery - chopped
Snow peas - stringy ends chopped off, then chopped
Bell pepper, red, green, or yellow - chopped
Green onions - chopped
Italics = optional ingredients

Steps:

  • 1 Prepare the brown rice. Put rice in a big pot, add 1 3/4 cups of water for every cup of rice, bring to a boil, cover, lower the heat on very low, let simmer for 45 minutes, take off heat and keep covered for at least another 10 minutes. 2 Prepare onions and curry oil. In a large saucepan put 1/4 cup of olive oil on medium high heat. Add a couple heaping tablespoons of curry paste (if it is mild) or add a couple of tablespoons of mild curry powder. Add a dash of chili pepper and cumin and a few drops of sesame oil if you have it. Let the curry simmer for a minute. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until translucent. 3 Mix rice and onions. In a large mixing bowl, put in the hot rice and then fold in the onions with the curry infused oil in which they were cooked. You'll need to use a strong wooden spoon to mix. Taste test the rice at this point. If it needs more curry flavor, heat some more curry powder, chili, and cumin in olive oil for a few minutes and add to the rice to desired spiciness. 4 Add other ingredients to taste - cilantro, raisins, apple, celery, snow peas, bell pepper, green onions. Add a couple tablespoons of honey. Add a dash of salt to taste.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for fresh, ripe vegetables and fragrant spices.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to your own taste. If you like it spicier, add more curry powder or chili flakes. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of curry powder or omit the chili flakes.
  • Make sure to cook the rice according to the package directions. If you overcook the rice, it will become mushy and ruin the salad.
  • Let the salad cool completely before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.
  • Serve the salad with a dollop of yogurt, sour cream, or raita for an extra creamy and flavorful touch.

Conclusion:

Curry rice salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. It's easy to make and packed with flavor. With its colorful vegetables, fragrant spices, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or potluck.

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