Almond Pesto Rice Salad Recipes

RICE SALAD WITH CURRANTS, ALMONDS AND PISTACHIOS

Steps:

• Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add the rice and 2 tablespoons salt. Boil rice as you would pasta, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until done, but still al dente. Drain and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
• Once cool, transfer rice to a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, tahini, lemon juice and lemon zest. Add salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold mixture into rice.
• Add currants, almonds, pistachios, chives, mint, savory and parsley. Toss to distribute. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice or salt as necessary. Serve at room temperature.

EASY BASIL PESTO WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.

HAWAIIAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Wash rice thoroughly.
• In a pan, bring stock and turmeric powder to a boil.
• Add rice.
• Simmer until rice is cooked.
• Drain, rinse and spread rice on a tray to cool.
• Whisk dressing ingredients together in a bowl.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• In a bowl, mix rice with pineapple, mango, walnuts, raisins, cucumber and celery.
• Gently fold in the dressing.
• Serve.

ELEGANT ALMOND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat water and rice to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid from rice.
• Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade. Halve artichoke hearts and add to rice with peas, green pepper, green onions, tomatoes, reserved marinade, and only HALF the dressing.
• Toss well. Cover and chill. Just before serving, toss again and taste. Add some of remaining dressing, if desired. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.
• DRESSING PREPARATION:
• In a blender, puree mustard, olive oil, lemon juice garlic and herbs. With motor running, drizzle in oil to create an emulsion. Pour in a lidded jar and shake well. Refrigerate until ready to use.

PESTO RICE

Steps:

• Place all in a rice cooker cover rice with water. Submerged 1 inch. Press start and relax till done.
• Alternate Method of cooking:.
• Or cook stove top adding 2 cups water to all ingredients.
• Bring to boil and lower to simmer cover and cook for 20 minutes.
• Fluff with fork and enjoy.
• Garnish with pine nuts and basil.

WILD RICE AND ALMOND SALAD

Steps:

• Put the rice in a mixing bowl and let it cool.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Put the sliced almonds in a small skillet and place in the oven. Bake five minutes or longer, shaking the skillet occasionally, until the slices are nicely browned. Let cool.
• To the rice add the almond slices, olives, raisins, tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, cherry peppers or jalapenos and coriander. Toss to blend and serve at room temperature.

FABULOUS PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard, garlic, basil, oregano, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Add the tomatoes, green onions and olives to the bowl, and stir to coat. Refrigerate.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool. Add pasta to the bowl of dressing, and mix well. Top with mozzarella cheese and pine nuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

ALMOND PESTO RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the rice and water to a boil, then turn down heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
• Blend the remaining ingredients, reserving the cucumber.
• Put the cooked rice in a bowl to cool.
• While still warm add the pesto sauce and continue to cool.
• Cut the cucumber into quarter moons and add to the rice when cool.
• Adjust seasoning to taste.