Rice N Spinach Salad Recipes

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.

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:

• In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, dill, garlic, and sugar. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add rice, cucumber, spinach, and tomatoes; toss to combine.

CITRUS SPINACH & RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice as directed on pkg.; cool.
• Place rice in large bowl. Add spinach, oranges and onion; mix lightly.
• Add dressing just before serving; toss to coat.

RICE AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice in salted water according to package directions, then let cool.
• Thaw spinach and squeeze out the water.
• Toast almonds in a 250-300 degree oven till light brown.
• Combine dressing ingredients in a jar or cruet and shake well to combine.
• Toss together cooled rice, spinach and onions.
• Add dressing and mix well.
• Refrigerate several hours or overnight to combine flavors.
• Add toasted nuts just before serving.
• Can be served cold, but it's better at room temperature.

SPINACH RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cooked rice with next 6 ingredients.
• Toss lightly.
• Brown bacon and put in with salad just before serving.

RICE AND SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• Vinaigrette Dressing: Combine all ingredients in small dish. Whisk ingredients well to combine. Set aside.
• Salad: Cook rice according to package directions. Cool completely. Wash and chop/slice vegetables. Measure out all ingredients.
• Assembly: In serving bowl, combine the cold cooked rice with all other ingredients except the Feta. Toss gently to combine. About 15-20 minutes prior to serving, drizzle enough of the dressing over salad mixings to lightly coat. Refrigerate. At time of serving, add more vinaigrette dressing if needed and sprinkle the crumbled Feta over top of salad.

FRUIT 'N' RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine the pineapple, rice, strawberries, pear, peach and banana. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, honey and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over fruit mixture; toss to coat. Line salad plates with spinach; top with fruit mixture.

RICE AND SPINACH

Steps:

• While the onion is cooking (see chicken recipe), combine the rice and chicken broth, and bring to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Cover and simmer, cooking for a total of 17 minutes.
• When the onion is browned, stir it into the cooking rice.
• Wash, trim and slice the scallions, and add to rice; continue cooking.
• Wash and trim tough stems from spinach, and cut coarsely. About 2 minutes before the rice is ready, stir in the spinach, and finish cooking. Season with salt.

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