Southern Red Rice And Pecan Salad Recipes

RED RICE SALAD WITH PECANS, FENNEL, AND HERBS

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet; let cool.
• Meanwhile, toss fennel and onion with 2 tablespoons lime juice in a large bowl and let sit, tossing occasionally, until lime juice is almost entirely absorbed, 10-15 minutes.
• Coarsely chop 1/3 cup pecans; finely chop remaining nuts. Cook in olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low until golden brown, 5-10 minutes. Let cool.
• Add rice and pecans to fennel mixture along with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and toss to combine. Gently fold in cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Serve drizzled with pistachio oil, if desired.
• Do ahead: Rice salad (without cilantro) can be chilled up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature before serving.

PECAN WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl. Toss gently until well mixed.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature about 2 hours before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine salsa, salad dressing, cumin and salt; shake well. , Pour over rice mixture and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

WILD RICE PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the rice, tomatoes, cucumber, celery, pecans, onion, salt and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

PECAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and maple pepper together in a bowl until well combined. Add chicken, celery, pecans, and red onion; stir well to incorporate.
• Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

RED RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Place beets in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain water, and allow beets to cool. Peel and dice.
• Meanwhile, pour olive oil, red rice, water, and 1 teaspoon salt into a saucepan; place over medium heat. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer gently until the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed. Remove saucepan from heat, and let rice cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl, mix together beets, kidney beans, bell pepper, onion, radishes, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together horseradish, mustard, and sugar until well combined. Whisk in red wine vinegar and oil until smooth.
• With a fork, fluff rice. Stir into vegetables, and mix with dressing. Cover, refrigerate about 1 hour. Spoon into a large, shallow serving bowl, and garnish with fresh chives.

PECAN RICE AND CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• To prepare the vinaigrette, place the chick peas, garlic, vinegar and soy sauce in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel chopping blade and process into a smooth puree, scraping down the workbowl as necessary.
• With the motor running, pour the sesame and vegetable oils through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream. The vinaigrette will be creamy and thick. Scrape into a screw-top glass jar and refrigerate until needed.
• For the salad, poach the chicken breasts in the stock until just cooked. Remove from the stock, let cool and cut into three-quarter-inch cubes.
• Cook the rice according to package directions, making sure all the water has evaporated. Set aside to cool.
• In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken cubes, chopped pecans and scallions. Add the cherry tomatoes. Peel the avocado and cut it into three-quarter-inch cubes, adding it to the salad. Pour on the vinaigrette and toss to blend. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve on Boston lettuce leaves, if desired.

RED RICE AND SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Combine the rice and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until rice is tender and the water has been absorbed. Set aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon, and brown on each side. Add the onion, garlic and green peppers to the skillet, and cook until soft, stirring frequently. Mix in the sausage, and cook until hot, then pour in the tomatoes. Cook just until heated through. Stir in the cooked rice and spaghetti sauce. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Transfer to a large casserole dish, and cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
• Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, then remove the lid, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

SOUTHERN RED RICE AND PECAN SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse both rices together in a sieve. In large saucepan, combine rice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, oregano, thyme and 3 1/2 cups water. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350°F Spread pecans in small baking pan and bake until toasted and fragrant, stirring once, about 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In large shallow serving bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, remaining salt, pepper and cayenne. Add scallions, tomatoes, celery, bell pepper, currants and parsley and mix well.
• When rice is done, remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir into vegetable mixture. Chill at least 15 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in toasted pecans and garnish with avocado slices.