Best 7 Spinach Rice Salad Recipes

SPINACH, WILD RICE AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Combine water and rice in heavy medium saucepan. Season lightly with salt and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Drain and cool.
• Meanwhile, char red bell pepper over gas flame or under broiler until blackened on all sides. Place in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop bell pepper.
• Combine wild rice, bell pepper, spinach, water chestnuts, shrimp, celery and green onions in large bowl.
• Whisk vinegar and mustard in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in olive oil. Add basil and tarragon. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. Add dressing to salad and toss to coat. (Can be prepared up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

SPINACH RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the salad dressing, soy sauce and sugar. Stir in the rice, celery and onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, stir in spinach and bacon.

SPINACH RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine Italian dressing, soy sauce and sugar in a large salad bowl and mix well.
• Add rice and mix.
• Chill covered until ready to serve.
• Add rest of ingredients just before serving and mix well.

BLACK RICE AND LENTIL SALAD ON SPINACH

Steps:

• Rinse rice and green or black lentils and combine in a medium saucepan with 2 3/4 cups water or enough to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste (I use about 1 teaspoon), reduce heat and simmer 30 to 35 minutes, until rice and lentils are tender but not mushy. Place a strainer over a bowl and drain if there is still liquid in the pan (I like to add the broth to soups; you could also add some to the salad). Return lentils and rice to the saucepan and place a dishtowel across top of the pan. Return lid and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and garlic in a small frying pan or saucepan over medium heat. When garlic begins to sizzle, add spices. Stir together for about 30 seconds or until very fragrant, then remove from the heat and add to rice and lentils. Add chopped herbs, soaked red lentils, and 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt.
• Whisk together remaining lemon juice and olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste and toss with the spinach. Line a platter or wide bowl with the spinach, top with the rice and lentils, garnish with sliced radishes, and serve.

BROWN-RICE SALAD WITH SPINACH AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in brown rice and 1 teaspoon coarse salt. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice is tender and has absorbed all liquid, about 40 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, dill, garlic, and sugar. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add rice, cucumber, spinach, and tomatoes, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.
• Buying and storing rice
• Look for brown rice in packages or in the bulk section of the supermarket, alongside white rice. It is more perishable than white rice but will keep for up to 6 months if stored in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze in a resealable plastic bag for up to 1 year.
• Nutrition Information
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 203
• Fat: 8.1g (1.2g Saturated Fat)
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 29.9g
• Fiber: 3.6g

RICE 'N' SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine the oil, soy sauce and garlic; pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with chow mein noodles.

WARM SPINACH AND RICE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Brush chicken with 2 teaspoons of the salad dressing.
• Grill or broil chicken, turning once, for 20 to 25 minutes or until juices run clear.
• Meanwhile, prepare rice pilaf mix according to package directions.
• Combine hot cooked rice with remaining salad dressing, spinach, tomatoes and olives; stir until spinach is slightly wilted.
• Spoon rice mixture onto serving plates; top with sliced chicken breast.