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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 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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