Best 6 Rice Salad With Asparagus And Peas Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with this enticing rice salad, a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vibrant dish features perfectly cooked rice, tender-crisp asparagus, sweet peas, and a medley of fresh herbs, all tossed in a tangy lemon-tahini dressing. With three variations to choose from, this recipe offers something for every palate. Whether you prefer a classic combination of vegetables, a protein-packed addition of chicken or shrimp, or a vegan twist with roasted chickpeas, this salad is sure to satisfy. Let's dive into the vibrant world of flavors and create a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.

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ASPARAGUS & SNAP PEA SALAD



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Perfect for when you're expecting a large number of guests for dinner, this salad boasts springtime flavors. It's usually the first empty bowl at a potluck.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 14 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
DRESSING:
1/3 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups fresh sugar snap peas, cut into thirds
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta or Gorgonzola cheese
1 cup glazed walnuts, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus in batches; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove asparagus and immediately drop into ice water. Drain and pat dry., In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, combine asparagus, tomatoes, snap peas, red pepper and onion. Drizzle dressing over asparagus mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, stir in cheese, walnuts and cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

LEMON-ASPARAGUS RICE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Yield Serves 2 as a main dish or 4 a

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced yellow onion (1/2-inch dice)
1 1/2 cups long-grained white rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon slice (1 inch thick)
1 teaspoon minced lemon zest
1 pound fresh asparagus

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan, add the onion, and cook until the onion softens, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and toast the grains, stirring occasionally, until the rice begins to look opaque (bright white), about 4 minutes. Add the water, butter, lemon slice, and lemon zest, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, slice off the tough ends of the asparagus stalks and discard them. Cut the spears on a diagonal into 1-inch lengths. Fill a large non-reactive pot with a steamer rack with 1/2 inch water, place the pot over medium heat, and bring the water to a simmer. Add the asparagus, cover, and cook until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the cooked rice to a serving bowl and toss in the asparagus. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

PARMESAN ASPARAGUS RICE



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A simple buttery asparagus rice dish topped with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 22m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup UNCLE BEN'S® Basmati Rice - cooks in 10 minutes
2 cups vegetable stock
1 small sweet onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion until softened and turning translucent, about 1 minute. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the rice, asparagus, and stock. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Continue cooking until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and gently stir in the Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 276.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

HERBY RICE SALAD WITH PEAS AND PROSCIUTTO



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This bright, lemony salad laced with fresh herbs is a passport to spring. Simmering the rice in plenty of salted water just until it's al dente and then cooling it well is key. Blanched fresh peas are terrific if you can find them, but frozen work just fine. The trick is marinating them in lemony olive oil, a technique borrowed from the Michigan chef Abra Berens, who uses it in her comprehensive book "Ruffage: A Practical Guide to Vegetables" (Chronicle Books, 2019). The prosciutto adds a nice salty hit, but you could sub in a dollop of creamy ricotta or leave both out for your vegan friends. Either way, the recipe delivers a bright salad that can stand in for a light meal.

Provided by Kim Severson

Categories     brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, grains and rice, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Flaky sea salt
2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups shelled peas, briefly blanched (if fresh) or raw (if frozen)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
A few thick slices of red onion (these will be removed, so you want them big enough to locate for removal; they are like the booster rockets you leave behind on your way into rice-salad outer space)
2 lemons, zested and juiced, plus additional lemon wedges
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 cup slivered basil, plus more to taste
1/2 cup slivered mint, plus more to taste
1/4 cup chopped parsley, plus more to taste
2 or 3 tablespoons sliced chives (or 1 to 2 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion), plus more to taste
12 to 16 slices of prosciutto (optional)
Fresh ricotta (preferably a local or all-natural brand), for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil and salt it. Stir in the rice. When the water returns to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook the rice at a gentle simmer for about 15 minutes, or until tender but still a bit firm and not at all mushy. Drain the rice in a colander set in the sink, then transfer it to a large bowl. You can refrigerate it after this step or use it once it has cooled completely.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the peas, olive oil, sliced onion, lemon zest and juice, red-pepper flakes and ½ teaspoon salt. Allow to marinate, refrigerated, for 20 minutes or up to 3 days.
  • Remove the sliced onion from the pea mixture and discard. Add 5 cups of the cooled or refrigerated rice to the pea mixture, along with the basil, mint, parsley and chives; toss gently to combine. Taste for salt and lemon juice. This is important - get it the way you want it. If the ratio needs a bit more rice, add it from whatever is left. (You should have another cup or so.) You may also wish to add more herbs.
  • Serve in shallow bowls, draping a couple of slices of prosciutto alongside for each person. Alternatively, a spoonful of really good ricotta on top is also delicious. Or, serve with both prosciutto and ricotta - although vegetarians and vegans will enjoy this dish without the meat or dairy. Set out lemon wedges to squeeze to taste.

RICE SALAD WITH SALMON SNOW PEAS AND ASPARAGUS



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Make and share this Rice Salad With Salmon Snow Peas and Asparagus recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Medium Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup medium grain rice
150 g piece fresh salmon
60 g snow peas
4 asparagus spears
6 basil leaves, torn
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons reduced sodium soy sauce

Steps:

  • Cook rice in simmering water until tender.
  • Refresh under running cold water and drain.
  • Steam the salmon until cooked and let cool. Coarsely shred the salmon and put aside. Blanche the snow peas in simmering water. Refresh and put aside.
  • Snap any tough stalks off the asparagus spears and blanch the spears in simmering water. Refresh and put aside.
  • Add basil leaves and toss all the ingredients together in a bowl and dress with oil, vinegar and soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 38.8, Sodium 233.4, Carbohydrate 81.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 23.3

EASY RICE AND PEAS



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Even folks who aren't fond of vegetables will gobble up this simple-to-prepare side dish. For even more color, toss in some chopped frozen carrots.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Bring water, butter and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and peas. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5-7 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips and Conclusion

Here are some tips and tricks for making the perfect rice salad with asparagus and peas:

  • Use the best quality ingredients you can find. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of the dish.
  • Cook the rice according to the package directions. If you're using brown rice, be sure to cook it for the full amount of time so that it's tender.
  • While the rice is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Asparagus and peas can be cooked in a variety of ways, but the most common is to blanch them. To blanch vegetables, bring a pot of water to a boil and add the vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are bright green and tender. Then, drain the vegetables and rinse them with cold water.
  • Once the rice and vegetables are cooked, it's time to assemble the salad. In a large bowl, combine the rice, vegetables, and any other desired ingredients, such as crumbled bacon, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
  • Dress the salad with a vinaigrette or other light dressing. Be sure to taste the dressing before adding it to the salad, and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later. Rice salad is a great dish to make ahead of time, as it will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Conclusion:

    Rice salad with asparagus and peas is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover rice. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.

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