Salads With Rice or Grains

This copycat version of the salad served at J. Alexander's restaurant is made with wild rice, orzo pasta, onions, corn, currants, bell pepper, and basil...


Time:   2-5 hours

Mint, tomatoes, and parsley elevate some bulgur wheat dressed with lemon juice and oil in this copycat tabbouleh salad


Time:   2-5 hours

Not just for Mardi Gras, this colorful rice and cabbage salad makes a great side dish anytime.


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with couscous, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, red onion, fresh oregano, fresh mint, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Bulgur is tossed with fresh vegetables and a yogurt-herb dressing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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This tabouleh and chick pea salad is a healthy and flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. Bulghur or quinoa are mixed with chick peas, vegetables, and herbs for a light...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with whole wheat couscous, water, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with water, millet, quinoa, dried cranberries, parsley, celery, red bell pepper, apple, lemon juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with Kamut Grain, water, sea salt, black pepper, celery, red bell pepper, black olives, cilantro, parsley, feta cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with frozen shrimp, chicken Rice-A-Roni, green onions, pimiento-stuffed green olives, bell pepper, marinated artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, curry powder, chicken breasts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with water, romaine lettuce, plum tomatoes, parsley, green onions, fresh dill, mint, feta cheese, olive oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with channa, cucumber, spring onion, tomatoes, cabbage, chat masala, lemon juice, capsicum, salad oil or olive oil, green chiles

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with orange juice, water, olive oil, ground ginger, couscous, mandarin oranges, peas, green onions or scallions, dried cranberries, orange zest

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with cornstarch, rice, milk, sugar, whipping cream, frozen raspberries

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with vegetable, mushroom broth or water, red quinoa, garlic, carrot, olive oil, red onion, lemon, salt and pepper, cilantro

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh cilantro, sharp cheddar cheese, wild rice, water, salt, tomatoes, jalapeno pepper, green bell pepper, scallions, Monterey Jack cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with shallots, cherry or grape tomatoes, pecans, quinoa, water, Belgian endive, artichoke hearts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with rice, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, red bell pepper, Dijon mustard, tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta cheese, capers

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with long-grain rice, cooked rice, medium shrimp, chicken breast, snow peas, champagne vinegar, salt, safflower, sunflower or canola oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with garlic, quinoa, dried currants, raisins, water, spinach, lemon, walnuts, parsley, salt and pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green bell pepper, celery, almonds, tomatoes, rice, olive or vegetable oil, vinegar, vinaigrette dressing, pickles


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cumin, mayonnaise, salsa, fresh cilantro, rice, black beans, frozen whole kernel corn, red bell pepper, green onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with onion, garlic, olive oil, vegetable broth, white rice, pinto beans, tomato, celery, lime juice, dried oregano

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with chive blossoms, salt, black pepper, dried pinto beans, tumbleweed greens, curly endive or fennel tops, wild rice, sunflower oil, red wine vinegar...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with cucumber, chunk light tuna, eggs, butter or Boston lettuce leaves, tomato, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours