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Asian Rice Salad (+Giveaway)

This Asian Rice Salad is an exciting blend of flavors, color, and texture. The blend of grains and greens with sesame ginger dressing is jaw-dropping delicious!

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Once upon a time far far away, I erroneously thought salad = bowl of lettuce. My friends probably believed the same thing. If only we had known.

The first time I entered the world of a real salad, it was kind of mind-blowing. Who knew salads could be all exciting and amazingly delicious? Note to Self 15 years ago: anything is possible in the world of salads.

The turning point came when a good friend, who’s a diva in the kitchen, brought me a salad with rice mixed in. I was instantly smitten. That was eons ago, but I’ve never forgotten the magic…


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Since that long ago moment of salad bliss, I’ve embarked on many salad adventures. We gorge on everything from Wheat Berry Salad to Farro Salad to Barley Salad. [Salad ≠ bowl of lettuce.]

Are you feeling the pattern? It’s all about the grains. They’re rock stars in salads.

Which brings me to this Asian Rice Salad. It’s stunningly delicious. Made with bright crispy veggies, Minute® Multi-Grain Medley, and delightful sesame ginger dressing.

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Minute® Rice makes this hearty Multi-Grain Medley that I am loving.

We’re talking awesome blend of 4 grains: long grain brown rice, Thai red rice, wild rice and quinoa. All 100% whole grain and gluten-free. In just 10 minutes, I had myself a glorious blend of tender grains with a wonderfully nutty aroma.

This Multi-Grain Medley is perfection with any meal. In my case, it is the meal in today’s yummy Asian Rice Salad.

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Here’s the recipe for this blissfully delish Asian Rice Salad. Don’t forget, comment on our question below for a chance to enter today’s big giveaway!

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Asian Rice Salad (+Giveaway)

  • Author: Chew Out Loud
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  • Category: side, salad
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Description

This Asian Rice Salad is an exciting blend of flavors, color, and texture. The blend of grains and greens with sesame ginger dressing is jaw-dropping delicious!

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Ingredients

  • For the Salad:
  • 1 bag cooked Minute Rice Multi-Grain Medley, cooled to room temp
  • 1/2 cup Romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup edamame, shelled
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 can (15oz) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie works well; or omit for meatless)
  • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced thinly
  • For the Dressing:
  • ¼ cup seasoned rice wine vinegar (found in most stores’ Asian aisles)
  • 1 tsp ginger, grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Sriracha
  • 1 TB soy sauce
  • 3 TB pure honey
  • 3 tsp granulated sugar
  • 2 TB Asian toasted sesame oil (caramel brown in color)
  • ⅓ cup canola or olive oil
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 TB toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Do Ahead: In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until well blended. Transfer to desired container and keep chilled until ready to use.
  2. When ready to serve: In salad bowl, toss together cooked Multi-Grain Medley, Romaine lettuce, carrots, cabbage, edamame, bell pepper, and cilantro. Toss with enough dressing to coat well. Gently toss in shredded chicken and mandarin oranges, sprinkling in more dressing as desired. Garnish top of salad with almonds and green onions. Serve immediately.
  3. * Unused dressing may be kept in an airtight container in fridge for 2-3 weeks.

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  4. susanmp14 says

    My favorite dish is a hearty fried rice with protein (chicken, shrimp & pork) and lots of veggies. Only allow myself to indulge in this occasionally because it’s so high in carbs. This salad looks amazing!

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  29. Natalie says

    My favorite way to eat rice is as a part of a stir fry. I love a chicken and veggie stir fry with teriyaki sauce.

    Reply

  30. Beverly Douglas says

    I make my rice with the juice from a can of mandarin oranges, while it cooking I mince some of the oranges and toss in the pot, saving a few oranges for the top. This concoction goes with chicken or pork very well and is loved in my household.

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  40. Jennifer W says

    I like to cover my rice with sauteed veggies and then add an egg or two on top, fried over medium. The yolk mixes really well with the rice and gives the whole dish a great richness!

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  42. Kelly Nicholson says

    Giveaway Question: How do you enjoy your rice? Tell me in the comments below for your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card!

    i like mine plain with melted butter…lik with sunday dinner,but im willing to learn..

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  46. Carolyn Benson says

    I just made a chicken, tomato rice soup that came out delicious. I also like plain rice with stir fry vegetables.

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  53. Matilda says

    We ate it as a hot cereal when I was a little child, so all these many years later I still like a bowl of rice for breakfast now and again with a little fruit and cream and brown sugar

    Reply

  61. Jessica Sherwood says

    I enjoy my rice as a base for lots of things. Thick stews get tossed on brown rice, ham and peas get thrown on brown rice… It’s my go-to addition for a more filling and healthful meal.

    Reply

  76. Robyn Beach says

    I love brown rice with a bit of salt and butter! Though Im strange and sometimes will add a bit of ranch dressing.

    Reply

  85. Paula Fuller says

    I like my rice with lots of added flavors, so fried rice would be my favorite, either that, or rice added in a casserole.

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  91. Amy Tong says

    I serve rice for my family at least 4 times a week! 🙂 My favorite would be shrimp fried rice but I can’t wait to try your rice salad recipe. It got all the flavors that I love.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  109. clarissa norton says

    plain, fried rice…..used with oriental dishes, spanish/mexican dishes, in soups, and as breakfast as its good with a little sugar & milk. thanks for the opportunity. have a wonderful day

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  125. jalapenomamamn says

    One of my favorite things to do with rice is cook it in a broth.
    Add sauted mushrooms, onions and celery.
    thank you

    Reply

  129. Debbie F says

    Mmm I love rice! I eat white rice with real butter mixed with roasted cauliflower and broccoli.
    sooooo good! 🙂
    thanks!

    Reply

  140. saegan anderson says

    I like my rice with a lot of cheese. I always sprinkle cheese on my rice and add lemon juice. it’s really good!

    Reply

  142. Heather Bolling says

    One of my favorites is with cold milk and cinnamon!!!!!! Thank you letting me have a
    chance at such a awesome prize!!!!!!

    Reply

  148. Nicole says

    I love rice with many dishes. My favorite is probably stir fried veggies over rice, with a sweet citrus sauce. I’ve tried this new Minute Rice variety, and I really like it!

    Reply

  152. claudia davis says

    I like rice as a side on its own, or in a salad with nuts and fruit and sometimes a protein or stuffed into a protein like a meatloaf, cabbage with beef or even a chicken breast rolled and baked.

    Reply

  157. David A.Y. says

    Fried white rice, in a skillet, with a bit of olive oil. Cooked til a bit brown. Add about a few cups of water. Add a couple of scoops of chicken bouillon. Boil til fluffy. Scrum-diddly-umptious.

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  165. bettc says

    how do i enjoy rice let me count the ways 1. rice pilaf 2.gumbo 3. paella 4. arroz con pollo 5 brown rice salad 7. sweet sticky rice dessert 8.thai coconut rice and theres more but i cant write all of them in one post too many to mention tehehe

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  182. Susan P says

    “Giveaway Question: How do you enjoy your rice? Tell me in the comments below for your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card!”

    I love steamed white rice and make a large batch so I can have it multiple ways over several days.

    One of my favorite ways is a bowl of steamed sticky rice with chopped green onions on top. Uncomplicated perfection.

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  187. Anne says

    We have rice frequently, in many different ways. A favorite is using rice as a base for leftover chicken in creamy white sauce, with whatever veggies we have on hand (always onions, great with mushrooms and/or broccoli).

    Reply

  191. Jennifer Reed says

    I love my rice mixed with lots of veggies like broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots, in a stirfry with a lean protein and a great sauce.

    Reply

  192. Carmen Dimandal says

    Carmen Dimandal – March 4,2016
    I love my rice any way there is to be made, I’m Filipino and was raised on rice,sometime that’s all we had, and that was great with me, JUST LOVE IT ANY WAY !!!!!!!!

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  196. Angelique says

    I make my Rice in the Rice cooker when its done I toss with soy sauce mix vegetables scrambled egg and chili powder little oil that I previously sauteed in a frying pan add some cooked shrimp , or whatever i’m craving and here you go eat up!!,

    Reply

  199. Christine says

    I like to make my own rice pilaf with rice, orzo, onions, celery, carrots, stock and what ever else I might want. The sky is the limit.

    Reply

  239. Jeffrey says

    I like my rice in a burrito with vegetables from my garden, lean meat and spicy salsa! Burritos are fun because they are so versatile, a lot of times we make them up with leftovers. Sometimes they turn out the best that way!

    Reply

  244. Anastasia Falling says

    I love rice all sorts of ways!! In my burritos! With my BBQ chicken! With cheese and an egg on top! Even just a big bowl with salt and button on it 🙂

    Reply

  246. Deborah Brannaka says

    I love rice many ways. In Chinese food and in Thai food. I love to take leftover brown rice and make a quick rice pudding. And one of my favorite recipes is Cilantro Chicken with Yellow Rice.

    Reply

  258. Carol Stadel says

    I love rice in any form. i liked it as a child growing up with rice pudding that my mom made with mild from our own Guernsey cow, Have never been able to replicate it as good as back then.
    I use rice when I make entrees of chicken and rice or beef and rice, Use to compliment Sweet and Sour chicken or pork, Chop Suey, and other special recipes. When in a rush i will mix equal parts of chicken or beef broth to Minute Rice and have that as my main meal.
    Our favorite recipe for a side is Rice and Mushrooms using Minute Rice and Campbell’s soup.

    Love to use rice filling and nutritious.

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  259. Sarah Bartley says

    My husband and I enjoy simple brown rice! I have added some rice vingegar and different spices to the pot while it cooks. We will usually just eat it plain with chicken and zucchini, but sometimes we add soy sauce or some kind of white sauce!

    Reply

  261. Jennifer Hamner says

    Love love Brown rice, black beans, corn, cilantro, fresh diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and salsa. The BEST!!

    Reply

  264. starlabates says

    That looks absolutely delicious. My favorite way to enjoy rice is steamed jasmine rice with either a bit of homemade ginger dressing or a fried egg on top! starla.batesATyahoo DOTcom

    Reply

  279. Mary McDonald says

    I love to eat leftover rice, cold, with a little olive oil, some rice wine vinegar, and whatever spices take my fancy.

    Reply

  311. Jerry Marquardt says

    I like to enjoy my rice bedded on some great Egg Fu Yung. Served with some Teriyaki sauce and I am set.

    Reply

  313. Kathryn C says

    #SweepstakesEntry- comment

    I enjoy rice the most when its in stir fry dishes, with other veggies & flavors

    Reply

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