Rustic Bacon Rice Salad Recipes

RUSTIC BACON-RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.
• Refrigerate 3 hours.

BACON DIRTY RICE

Steps:

• Cook the bacon in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until almost crisp, about 10 minutes. Add the rice, coriander and cumin and cook, stirring, until the rice is coated and light golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and 1 cup water. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and reduce the heat to low; cook for 16 minutes, then let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the cilantro, parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

COUNTRY RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients; stir in milk if desired. Set aside. , In a large salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over rice mixture; gently toss to coat. Add milk if desired. Chill several hours before serving. Garnish with parsley and cherry tomatoes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

RICE-BACON PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Gradually add the rice to a large quantity of boiling salted water; boil rapidly for 12 minutes, then drain well.
• Spread on a tray and separate the grains with a fork to allow each grain to dry perfectly.
• Fry the bacon and onion; sprinkle over the rice. Toast the almonds in a pan until golden brown.
• Put the rice, cucumber, almonds, capsicum and pineapple in a salad bowl.
• Add French dressing and toss lightly.
• Refrigerate until serving time. Cheers, Doreen Doreen Randal, Wanganui.
• New Zealand.

ROASTED CORN AND BASMATI RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium pot, bring the basmati rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a bowl, toss the corn kernels with 3 tablespoons corn oil. Spread the corn on a large baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned. remove from heat, and cool.
• In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup corn oil, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together the cooked rice, cooked corn, tomatoes, corn oil mixture, red onion, and green onions. Cover, and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

RUSTIC POTATO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by 2 inches (5 cm), and bring to a boil. Season with ½ teaspoon salt, reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, 10-15 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon for five minutes or until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Add the onion to the bacon fat in the pan. Cook until tender and golden, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt and the pepper. Add the potatoes, bacon, and onions. Toss to coat. Stir in the chives. Serve warm.
• Enjoy!

RICE, MUSHROOM & BACON DELIGHT

Steps:

• Lightly saute bacon & mushrooms;drain.
• Combine with rice, onions & tomatoes.
• Add mayonnaise & toss lightly; season & chill.
• Serve in a lettuce lined bowl.