Rice Salad Recipes

Fill-you-up salads that are light and refreshing. We've got dozens of recipes, using all your favorite ingredients.

Staff Picks

Wild Rice Salad

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This wild rice salad is easy to make and tastes wonderful. You can use either turkey or chicken. You can serve it plain, on salad greens, or in a pita; it's very versatile. If in season, try substituting black cherries for the grapes.
By GINNYKAE

Rice Salad

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This rice salad is a great summer salad in place of potato salad, or any time of year!
By TRACEY44F

Mexican Bean and Rice Salad

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Quick, fresh and tasty. I love the ingredients of this recipe.
By TaraV1976
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Artichoke Rice Salad

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This is a recipe of my mother's, and has always been one of my favorites. Prepare the night before, and serve chilled.
By Kathy Berliner

TK's Forbidden Black Rice Salad

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This fresh, delicious, and healthy dish is loved by everyone at first bite. It is made with forbidden rice, which has been eaten in China for centuries. It's full of fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor. It somehow manages to give one a sense of well-being, peace, and energy at the same time. It is filling without leaving you with a feeling of being stuffed. Delicious! Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.
By Tonia

Nutty Brown Rice Salad

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This delicious cold rice salad has the great flavors of brown rice, fresh veggies, and chopped raw almonds. This has replaced high fat, low nutrition picnic salads in this household.
By Jackie Wood
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Rice, Asparagus and Cucumber Salad

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This is a tasty rice salad with lots of fresh green veggies.
By Allrecipes Member

Eastern Rice Salad

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A fresh Eastern style rice salad with lots of vegetables!
By Teri

Cold Rice Salad

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Either you like it or hate, it but at least try it! Serve with fruit and rolls.
By Allrecipes Member

Mediterranean Rice Salad with Vegetables

This colorful Mediterranean rice salad is a great summertime dish. I used fresh zucchini, carrots, and bell peppers, but you can add any vegetable you like. Replace rice with couscous, farro, or barley, if you prefer.
By Allrecipes Member

Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)

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Traditional cold rice salad is considered fast food in Italy, used for picnics and lunches on the go. Great for hot days when you don't want to heat up the kitchen. Add a few drops of your favorite hot pepper sauce for a dash of spice if you like. Many Italians add a few tablespoons of mayonnaise at the end.
By Buckwheat Queen

Rice A Roni™ Salad

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Great for a potluck. Variations may include adding more veggies or using shrimp instead of chicken.
By Allrecipes Member
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Inspiration and Ideas

13 Top-Rated Rice Salads
Replace the pasta salad you have on rotation for this gluten-free alternative. The best part: pre-cooked rice makes for a meal in minutes.
Greek Rice Salad
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Delicious. The avocado makes the dressing a little creamy, though feel free to leave it out if you wish. Best made the same day you are going to serve it.
Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad
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Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad
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Cold Wild Rice Salad

A refreshing, delicious, colorful wild rice salad that is served cold. Great as a main dish or side dish.

More Rice Salad Recipes

Chicken and Snap Pea Wild Rice Salad

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I learned how to harvest wild rice last fall and enjoy recipes to use the nutritious grass. This is a filling, flavorful dish.
By Stacey

Mexican Chicken and Rice Salad

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I came up with this when I had leftover rice and hadn't eaten dinner yet. It turned out so good I had to share it. Use leftover chicken or grill a breast. Serve warm or cold.
By Heather Finn-Brady

Roasted Corn and Basmati Rice Salad

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The unique flavor of basmati rice and the rich nuttiness of roasted corn are highlighted by fresh lemon juice and basil in a salad that's always a crowd pleaser at our summer barbecues. This salad is best served well chilled.
By BONNIE Q.

Mexican Rice Salad

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Tabbouleh-like composed salad fits in well at potlucks. This is the basic version. You may dress it up with a host of other goodies. Avocado and lime-marinated shrimp come to mind. Or grilled and chilled chicken breast. Of course if you do that it stops being a side dish and becomes a main course, but why not? The longer it's chilled the better.
By phishgurl

Seattle's Favorite Kale Salad

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This is my interpretation of a wonderful, good-for-you kale salad originally prepared by Seattle's top natural foods grocery chain. The flavorful wild rice, kale, and veggie combination with a lemony dressing can be made year-round and earns raves whenever it's served. It also keeps wonderfully, so make it ahead with no hesitation.
By ScandoGirl

Vegetable Wild Rice Salad

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The vegetable rice salad is one of my favorite dishes to bring for any occasion because it is not only delicious, but has a colorful presentation and is excellent for pot luck or buffet style parties. This recipe is well received whenever I serve it. I am frequently asked for the recipe.
By PJ's kitchen

Rice and Ham Salad

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This salad has a flavorful dressing and includes plenty of vegetables. Try serving this with sliced avocado or shredded lettuce.
By Allrecipes Member

Brown Rice Salad

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A scrumptious salad bursting with flavor and textures is tossed with a creamy vinaigrette dressing!
By dakota kelly

Brown Rice Belgian Endive Salad

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Need a healthy snack or lunch that will keep you full? Belgian endive and brown rice make for a refreshing lunch. For more than one serving, just multiply. This recipe would be great for summer or fall picnics, too! Add finely chopped fruit such as oranges or apples.
By kekadu

Thai-Style Rice Salad

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This recipe occurred semi-accidentally. I was studying various Thai recipes and examining the flavors, and went home to stare at my fridge, and out came this recipe. A wonderful condiment to eat with this dish, and many other asian dishes, is Sambal Oelek, a garlic-chili paste you can find in the asian section of most groceries and asian specialty stores. It's quite spicy, and quite tasty.
By Tastyeatsathome

Brown Rice and Kale Salad

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Great way to use up leftovers. Perfect alone for a hearty lunch or as a side to a nice steak.
By AFulton

Rice Salad Nicoise

This is a French recipe for rice salad inspired by salade nicoise.
By Stinkerbell

Tarragon Rice Salad

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A friend of mine showed me the basic recipe for this salad. I have experimented with many different herbs, and so far it's been a hit every time. I have used salad burnet, lemon balm, garlic chives, and dill for variety.
By KCCHICK2265

Namasu Rice Salad with Pickled Daikon Radish and Carrots

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Pickled carrot and daikon radish can be found in Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese cuisine. Combined with rice in this cool, light and flavorful salad, it will remind you of sushi and rice rolls. Shrimp or crab can be added to make this into a main dish salad.
By AnnInLondon

Vegan Wild Rice Salad

I always bring this salad to parties. It's a beautiful salad and very quick to make.
By weelittlevegan

Mock Potato Salad

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We just love this as a great summer substitute when everyone is tired of the usual potato salad fare and you are overrun with fresh veggies from the garden. The cool and crunchy vegetables go well with the grains and you know your family is eating something high in fiber and very healthy. If your kids like potato salad, they will like this.
By gardenmaster

Kiwifruit Rice Salad

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Whenever I have left over ham, I'm sure to make this main dish salad. Once I start to eat it, it is so hard to stop!!!
By S.E.

Thai Rice Salad with Three Herbs

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The trio of mint, basil and cilantro, along with tangy-sweet seasoned rice vinegar, gives this refreshing salad its Thai orientation. Instead of white rice, we've used chewy short-grain brown rice.
By Allrecipes Member

Mexi-Rice Salad

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Fiesta Rice and flavorful tastes of Mexico combined to bring a mouthwatering salad. This would be great for a potluck!
By Uncle Ben's
Sponsored By Uncle Bens

Brown and Wild Rice Salad with Grapes and Kale

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Fresh, summery recipe I make when my kale is growing, which is generally around 6 to 8 months of the year.
By Missy

Chicken Rice Salad II

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Another one of those I wonder how this would taste moments. Where crispy meets soft and hot meets cold. It turned out better than I had hoped for. A cheap meal that's really easy and filling. Serve with the dressing of your choice.
By heatherdickason
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