Rice salad
Instructions
FAQ: Questions about rice salad
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Ingredients
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Wild rice mix (about 300 ml)
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240 g |
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Red pepper, diced
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1 |
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Green pepper, diced
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1 |
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Yellow pepper, diced
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1 |
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Red onion, coarsely chopped
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1 |
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Celery, in thin slices
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200 g |
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Mixed dried fruits and nuts
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200 g |
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Dried apricots, in strips
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100 g |
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Prunes, in strips
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100 g |
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Drained tinned pineapples, cut into pieces
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100 g |
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Mild mango chutney, for instance, with pineapple
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75 g |
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Greek yoghurt
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75 ml |
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Garam masala
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1 tsp |
Tips: Get the perfect rice salad
With these tips, you will learn how to ensure that every bite of your rice salad is the perfect combination of flavour and texture.
Rinsing the rice
Before cooking, rinse the wild rice mix under cold water. This helps to remove excess starch and prevent the rice from becoming too sticky.
Uniform chopping
Dice the sweet peppers, onion, celery, dried fruits, and pineapple into evenly sized pieces. This ensures an even distribution of flavours and a pleasing texture in each bite.
Enjoy our recipe for tasty rice salad
Make a tasty rice salad filled with colourful ingredients. This dish has a Mediterranean background and is perfect for summer – though you can absolutely enjoy it all year round. It is simple to make and mixes rice with fresh vegetable and sweet dried fruits for a delicious flavour. The salad is mixed with creamy Greek yoghurt, mango chutney and garam masala. Serve it as a light lunch or dinner.
If you enjoy different kinds of salads, why not explore a few more options? Try a tasty burrata salad or a delicious asparagus salad.
A rainbow of colourful vegetables
It is rare to find a rainbow stretching across your plate, but this rice salad comes pretty close. Red peppers add a hint of sweetness, green peppers introduce a subtle bitterness, and yellow peppers offer a gentle tang. Alongside red onion and celery, these fresh ingredients infuse the salad with a lively and refreshing quality that enhances its overall appeal.
Fresh and dried fruits for added sweetness
The rice salad comes alive with the addition of dried fruits. They all introduce a wonderful sweetness and nuttiness that complements the fresh vegetables. Strips of dried apricots and prunes are known for their sweet-tart contrast that adds depth to this salad. Since dried fruits have their moisture removed, their sweetness is intensified, and they gain a chewier texture. Additionally, small chunks of pineapple add a burst of juicy sweetness, rounding out the salad’s fruity notes.
Mixed with yoghurt, mango chutney, and garam masala
To tie the salad together, we add Greek yoghurt, mango chutney, and garam masala. This combination yields rich flavours – creaminess and tanginess from the yoghurt, sweetness from the chutney, and a warm, aromatic kick from garam masala. These elements meld together to enhance everything in the salad, from the rice to the fresh vegetables and dried fruits.
Make it your own
Our recipe for rice salad is filled to the brim with different vegetables and fruits. While these ingredients are chosen carefully, you can adjust the recipe and make it your own. Substituting the rice with other types of grain is an easy way to adjust flavour and texture. Quinoa, farro, and couscous are all popular options and easy to cook.
Swap the vegetables to suit your preferences. Go for red cabbage, cucumber, radishes, or courgette for a fresh and vibrant touch. Green olives, marinated artichokes, and sun-dried tomatoes are also great options specifically for a Mediterranean-inspired variation. You can also grill the peppers, giving them a slightly sweeter flavour.
Grilled lamb, with its rich and smoky flavours, pairs wonderfully with fresh vegetables and sweet fruits in a salad. For seafood enthusiasts, options like succulent salmon and shrimp offer a delicate flavour that beautifully complements the creamy quality of the salad. Alternatively, tender and smoky grilled chicken can be shredded with a fork and mixed with the other ingredients, adding both texture and taste.
