Best 11 Marthas Rice Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Martha's Rice Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for any occasion. This culinary masterpiece combines the goodness of fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, savory herbs, and a tangy dressing, resulting in a symphony of textures and tastes. Martha's Rice Salad is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight, with its colorful medley of ingredients arranged in an eye-catching manner. Accompanying this star recipe are two additional variations: the Mediterranean Rice Salad, which takes you on a culinary journey to the shores of the Mediterranean with its aromatic blend of sun-kissed vegetables, herbs, and a zesty dressing, and the Lemon-Herb Rice Salad, a refreshing and light variation that bursts with citrusy brightness and the fragrance of fresh herbs. These three rice salad recipes offer a range of flavors and styles, catering to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect rice salad that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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MARTHA'S RICE SALAD



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Make and share this Martha's Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lori Mama

Categories     White Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup long-grain white rice, cooked
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
2 1/2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill
1 grated lemon, zest of

Steps:

  • Place cooked rice in medium bowl and keep warm.
  • Mix together red onion and vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Let sit 5 minutes; strain onion in a sieve, discarding vinegar.
  • Place lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt and pepper to taste in another small bowl, and whisk to combine.
  • Drizzle lemon mixture over warm rice.
  • Add reserved onion, dill, and lemon zest; toss to combine.
  • Serve.

RICE SALAD WITH RAISINS AND SCALLIONS



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This salad is great for a picnic, or it can be served as a side for lunch or dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup long-grain white rice
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 small head radicchio, or red Belgian endive, thinly sliced crosswise
2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package instructions.
  • Add raisins and oil to rice (while still hot); fluff with a fork. Transfer to a shallow bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
  • With a fork, mix in lemon juice, radicchio, and scallions; season with salt and pepper. Serve.

CHICKEN, RICE, AND BLACK-BEAN SALAD



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To make a Southwestern-style salad that's a meal in itself, toss together chicken, rice, beans, and tomatoes with a light, spicy dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown (or white) rice
1 cooked chicken (about 2 1/2 pounds), shredded (about 4 cups)
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
6 plum tomatoes, quartered lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced
1 jalapeno chile (seeds and ribs removed for less heat, if desired), minced
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package instructions. Spread on a baking sheet; refrigerate until cool.
  • Place cooled rice in a large bowl; add chicken, beans, tomatoes, scallions, jalapeno, vinegar, oil, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 52 g

MARTHA'S FAVORITE VINAIGRETTE



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This easy vinaigrette is made with a handful of pantry-friendly ingredients and comes together with just a few shakes of a mason jar! The possibilities using this versatile dressing go way beyond the salad bowl; it's also great for drizzling over dishes like rice pilaf, steamed green beans, and even mains like baked chicken or fish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup white wine or rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Pinch of granulated sugar
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Secure lid and shake vigorously until thickened. Refrigerate up to 3 days (shake vigorously before each use.)

THAI-STYLE SPROUTED RICE AND HERB SALAD



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This is inspired by a recipe in "Seductions of Rice," by Naomi Duguid and Jeffrey Alford. The traditional dressing is made with four times as much fish sauce, which I've revised here to keep the sodium levels more manageable. I find any amount of fish sauce makes a dish hard to resist.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Serves six to eight

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups cooked sprouted brown rice
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups tightly packed, coarsely chopped watercress leaves, baby spinach, arugula or a mix
1 1/2 cups edamame
1 sweet red bell pepper, cut in thin 2-inch-long strips
2 tablespoons finely chopped mint
1/4 cup tightly packed fresh Asian or sweet basil leaves, or tarragon, coarsely chopped
1 cup loosely packed chopped cilantro
1 shallot, cut in thin rings, soaked for five minutes in cold water, drained and rinsed; or 1/4 cup finely sliced scallion optional
1 teaspoon finely minced lemon grass from the tender inner part of the stalk
1 bird or serrano chili, minced
Leaf lettuce for serving
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon brown sugar, turbinado sugar or dark agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon minced lemon grass, from the tender inner part of the stalk
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried red chili
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Combine the fish sauce and water in a small saucepan. Add the sugar, lemon grass, garlic and chili flakes, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Make sure the liquid does not boil down. Transfer to a bowl or measuring cup, and whisk in the canola oil and lime juice. Toss with the salad.
  • Line a platter with lettuce leaves, top with the salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 179, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 359 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SUMMER WILD RICE SALAD



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Rice and beans are reimagined as a summer salad, with smoky poblano chile, sweet corn, and a zesty lime dressing. Enjoy this alongside our Turkey Burgers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 cup wild rice
Coarse salt
2 fresh poblano peppers
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups corn kernels (from about 3 ears)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
Freshly ground pepper
2 scallions, thinly sliced (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 to 3 limes)

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice and 2 teaspoons salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until rice is al dente and some grains have split, 45 to 50 minutes. Drain.
  • Roast poblanos directly over a gas-stove burner or under a broiler, turning often with tongs, until charred on all sides. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand for 15 minutes. Rub poblanos with a paper towel to remove skins. Cut a slit down the side of each poblano, and remove seeds. Cut into 1/2-inch dice.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring often, about 2 minutes. Add poblanos, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in corn, and cook for 3 minutes. Add wild rice and black beans, stirring to coat, and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Let cool slightly, then transfer to a bowl. Cover, and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Stir in scallions, cilantro, and lime juice.

MIXED RICE SALAD



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Parsley, sage, and thyme enlivens this rice salad, while toasted almonds give it a nutty crunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup wild rice
3 teaspoons coarse salt
1 cup long-grain white rice
3 large stalks celery, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
3 whole scallions, chopped
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the wild rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 3 cups cold water. Bring to a boil, covered, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, until the rice is cooked, about 45 minutes. Strain rice through a sieve, and discard water. Transfer rice to a large bowl, and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in another medium saucepan, combine white rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups cold water. Bring to a boil, covered, over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer until rice is cooked and water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Leave covered until wild rice is ready. Combine with wild rice, and stir in celery, scallions, and herbs.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add almonds and remaining 2 teaspoons salt; cook, stirring, until toasted, about 2 minutes. Pour into rice mixture. Stir in vinegar, lemon juice, and pepper. Serve at room temperature.

WILD RICE SALAD



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This wild rice dish is even better when dressed a day ahead; cover and refrigerate. Then bring to room temperature and garnish with almonds before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups wild rice, cooked according to package instructions, then drained and rinsed under cold water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 red apple, cored and cut into 1/4-inch dice
Pinch of ground cloves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 celery stalk, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dried currants
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons apple-cider vinegar
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Place cooked rice in a medium bowl. Melt butter in a medium skillet. Saute apple with cloves, stirring, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to bowl with rice.
  • In same skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium. Saute onion, celery, carrot, and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and just beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer to bowl with rice mixture; add currants. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add vinegars, lemon juice, and the water to skillet; heat, whisking, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to combine. Serve, garnished with almonds.

RICE SALAD WITH LEMON, DILL, AND RED ONION



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Thislemony rice salad with dill offsetsthe richness of our Seared Salmon with Creamy Leek Sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for cooking water
1 cup white long-grain rice
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, (1 lemon)
2 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh dill
Grated zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan three-quarters full of water to a boil; add salt. Stir in rice, and return water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook uncovered until rice is tender, about 14 minutes. Drain rice in a sieve, and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Meanwhile, mix together red onion and vinegar in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes; strain onion in a sieve, discarding vinegar. Place lemon juice, oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in another small bowl, and whisk to combine.
  • Drizzle lemon mixture over hot rice. Add reserved onion, dill, and lemon zest; toss to combine. Serve.

WILD RICE SALAD WITH CELERY AND WALNUTS



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I think of this lemony salad as a main dish salad, one that makes a perfect lunch; but it would be a welcome addition to a Thanksgiving table.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 45m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 quart water, chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 cup wild rice, rinsed
Salt to taste
1/3 cup lightly toasted broken walnut pieces
3 celery stalks, preferably from the heart, thinly sliced on the diagonal (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage (2 good-size leaves) (optional)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, white wine vinegar, or sherry vinegar
1 small garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons walnut oil
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons buttermilk or plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Bring the water or stock to a boil in a large saucepan, add salt to taste and the wild rice. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the rice is tender and splayed. Drain and toss in a large bowl with the remaining salad ingredients.
  • Mix together the lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk in the walnut oil, olive oil, and buttermilk or yogurt. Toss with the wild rice mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 235, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 552 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

WILD- AND BROWN-RICE SALAD



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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

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice, made according to package directions; 3 cups cooked brown and/or brown basmati rice (about 1 1/3 cups uncooked), made according to package directions
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 seedless cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
6 ounces red cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your rice salad. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tender herbs.
  • Cook the rice properly: Follow the package directions for cooking the rice. Be sure to rinse the rice before cooking to remove any excess starch.
  • Let the rice cool completely: Before adding the other ingredients, let the rice cool completely. This will help prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Add a variety of vegetables to your rice salad for color, flavor, and texture. Some good options include tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, corn, and zucchini.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many ways to make rice salad. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors until you find a combination that you love.

Conclusion:

Rice salad is a delicious, versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a rice salad recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give rice salad a try!

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