Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Prepare Rice-a-Roni according to the instructions on the box. Cool completely. Cook and crumble bacon. Chop all veggies. Mix together all ingredients. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving.
Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:
Bring stock to a simmer. Meanwhile, heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent. Add rice, salt, and curry powder. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Raise heat, and add half the stock. Stir 30 seconds. Stir in remaining stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook 20 minutes. Spread rice onto a rimmed baking sheet. Let cool. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour. Combine olives, artichoke hearts, and celery in a large bowl. Add rice, and toss. Add 1 tablespoon reserved artichoke liquid, and toss. (Salad can be made up to this point and refrigerated overnight.) Before serving, stir in spinach. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Time 3h20m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps:
Cook rice in water as directed on package. In medium bowl, mix rice and remaining salad ingredients. In small bowl, mix all vinaigrette ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Add to salad; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours until chilled.
Time 40m Yield 10-12 servings. Number Of Ingredients 6 Steps:
Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cool. Drain artichokes, reserving marinade. Chop artichokes; place in a large bowl. Add the prepared rice, long grain rice and onions. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, curry powder and reserved marinade. Pour over rice mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Time 30m Yield 4-6 servings. Number Of Ingredients 11 Steps:
In a large bowl, combine oil and lemon juice. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill until serving.
Time 55m Yield 4 Servings Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss gently and refrigerate 45 minutes before serving. Serve salad on a bed of mixed greens with crusty bread. Or alternatively, serve salad scooped onto a hero roll with arugula.
Time 20m Yield 4 servings Number Of Ingredients 0 Steps:
Soak 1/2 cup minced red onion in cold water, 10 minutes; drain and rinse. Grate 4 halved plum tomatoes into a bowl. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil, the juice of 1 orange, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, 1 diced bell pepper, the onion, 1 drained can pinto beans and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir in 2 cups cold cooked rice and some chopped cilantro and scallion. Season with salt and pepper. Calories: 336; Total Fat: 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams; Protein:10 grams; Total carbohydrates: 48 grams; Sugar: 8 grams; Fiber: 9 grams; Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; Sodium: 693 milligrams Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
Time 45m Yield 10 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Cook rice in the chicken stock according to directions on box & cool. Chop artichoke hearts to bite size. Add artichokes, green onions, parsley, tomatoes and parmesan to rice. Mix together mayonnaise & marinade and blend into rice mixture. Season w/ salt & pepper.
Time 30m Yield 5 Number Of Ingredients 14 Steps:
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add green beans. Cook until tender-crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking process, about 5 minutes. When cooled, drain well and pat dry. Set aside. Combine blanched green beans, tomatoes, artichokes, red onion, black olives, beans, and parsley in a large bowl. Whisk together balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper in a cup. Add olive oil in a steady stream while whisking until dressing has emulsified. Pour dressing over salad and finish with freshly shaved Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of parsley, if desired.
Time 1h20m Yield 10 Number Of Ingredients 12 Steps:
In a large salad bowl, combine the brown rice, kidney beans, black beans, corn, onion, green pepper, jalapeno peppers, lime zest and juice, cilantro, garlic, and cumin. Lightly toss all ingredients to mix well, and sprinkle with salt to taste. Refrigerate salad for 1 hour, toss again, and serve.
Time 15m Yield 4 to 6 servings Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps:
Snap the tough stem ends off the green beans, then cut into 2-inch pieces or in halves. Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil and season generously with salt. Add the green beans and boil until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse under cold tap water to stop the cooking and set aside. While the beans continue draining, slice the radicchio in half and cut out the core (the hard white part in the bottom-center). Cut each radicchio half into 2-inch pieces, separate the leaves and arrange on a large platter. Scatter the green beans over the radicchio. Drain the artichoke hearts very well, cut each in half lengthwise and arrange cut sides up over the green beans. (If making ahead, you can stop here, cover the platter and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then proceed with Step 3 the following day.) Drizzle the salad with the olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Squeeze 1 lemon half over the salad and sprinkle with the oregano. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or lemon as desired. Serve just like this or toss and serve.
Yield Serves 10 Number Of Ingredients 10 Steps:
Whisk vinegar, shallot and cream in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Bring chicken broth to simmer in large saucepan. Add lima beans. Cover and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer beans to large bowl. Add artichoke hearts to broth. Cook 2 minutes. Add peas. Cover and cook until peas and artichokes are heated through, about 3 minutes longer. Drain well. Add to beans. Add chopped mint to vegetables. Mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with mint sprigs. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Time 35m Number Of Ingredients 9 Steps:
Cook rice following pack instructions. Once cooked, rinse under cold water to cool down. Once cold combine in a bowl with the beans, sweetcorn, onion and red peppers. Mix the lime zest and juice, honey and chilli. Pour over the rice mixture and mix well, then season to taste. Stir through the coriander leaves just before serving.
Time 4h10m Yield 4 serving(s) Number Of Ingredients 7 Steps:
In a large bowl, mix together garlic, lemon juice, oregano and pepper. Add other ingredients. Chill for several hours. Serve at room temperature.
