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
Salads With Rice or Grains

Salads with grains or rice such as couscous, barley, wild rice, etc
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Copycat J. Alexander's Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
Copycat Freddie's Bar-B-Que & Steakhouse Tabbouleh Salad
Mint, tomatoes, and parsley elevate some bulgur wheat dressed with lemon juice and oil in this copycat tabbouleh salad
Time: 2-5 hours
Mardi Gras Salad
Not just for Mardi Gras, this colorful rice and cabbage salad makes a great side dish anytime.
Time: 1-2 hours
Mediterranean Couscous Salad
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
Tabouleh And Chick Pea Salad
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
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Bulgur Salad With Minted Yogurt Dressing
Bulgur is tossed with fresh vegetables and a yogurt-herb dressing.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Moosewood Restaurant Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Made with whole wheat couscous, water, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, fresh dill, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar
Time: 1-2 hours
Ancient Grain Salad
Made with water, millet, quinoa, dried cranberries, parsley, celery, red bell pepper, apple, lemon juice
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Mediterranean Kamut Salad
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
Rice-A-Roni Salad
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
Cold Couscous Salad with Lemon Dressing
Made with water, romaine lettuce, plum tomatoes, parsley, green onions, fresh dill, mint, feta cheese, olive oil
Time: under 30 minutes
Raspberry Rice Salad
Made with cornstarch, rice, milk, sugar, whipping cream, frozen raspberries
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Buffet Rice Salad
Made with dried oregano, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, black pepper, kidney beans, frozen peas, ham, radishes, green bell pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cold Wild Rice Salad
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
Warm Greek Rice Salad
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
Chatpati Channa Chaat
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
Tropical Couscous Salad
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
Red Quinoa Salad
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
Rio Grande Quinoa Salad
Made with black beans, lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro, sea salt, black pepper, water, fresh or frozen corn, quinoa, cumin seeds
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Fat Southwestern Rice and Bean Salad
Made with cumin, mayonnaise, salsa, fresh cilantro, rice, black beans, frozen whole kernel corn, red bell pepper, green onion
Time: under 30 minutes
Nectarine Couscous Salad With Blueberry-Balsamic Vinaigrette
Made with couscous, water, salt, green onions, nectarines, lime juice, mixed baby salad greens, fresh blueberries, balsamic vinegar
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
South American Rice and Bean Salad
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
Black Bean, Corn And Rice Salad
Made with red wine vinegar, black beans, white corn, white rice, sweet onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice
Time: 2-5 hours
Artichoke Heart And Quinoa Salad
Made with shallots, cherry or grape tomatoes, pecans, quinoa, water, Belgian endive, artichoke hearts
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cilantro Lime Rice With Roasted Corn And Avocado Salad
Made with fresh cilantro, plain yogurt, jasmine rice, chicken breast, corn kernels, Roma tomato, red onion, avocados
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
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