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
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
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
Bulgur Salad With Minted Yogurt Dressing
Bulgur is tossed with fresh vegetables and a yogurt-herb dressing.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 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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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 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
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
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
Wild Rice Mango Salad
Made with wild rice, chicken breast, avocado, mango, red bell pepper, scallions, almonds, orange juice concentrate, olive oil, black pepper
Method: stovetop
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
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
Couscous, Chicken And Artichoke Salad
Made with cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, marinated artichoke hearts, couscous or orzo, chicken, green onions, parsley, pine...
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
Quinoa Salad With Spinach, Raisins & Walnuts
Made with garlic, quinoa, dried currants, raisins, water, spinach, lemon, walnuts, parsley, salt and pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Bombay Rice Salad
Made with carrot, celery, brown rice, peanut oil, orange juice, chili sauce, ginger, garam masala, cider vinegar, raisins
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
Fried Rice Salad with Sesame Dressing
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
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
Wild Rice And Artichoke Salad
Made with oil, salt, marinated artichoke hearts, red bell pepper, carrot, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Israeli Rice Salad
Made with green bell pepper, celery, almonds, tomatoes, rice, olive or vegetable oil, vinegar, vinaigrette dressing, pickles
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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