Curried Rice Salad

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy salad recipe, look no further than this Curried Rice Salad. Easy to make, gluten-free and perfect for a light lunch or as a side salad with dinner.

5 from 9 votes

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Course: Salads, Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian, western

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: serves

Calories: 209kcal

Author: Lucy - Bake Play Smile

Cost: $5

Equipment

Frying pan and saucepan
mixing bowl

Ingredients

For The Salad

4 cups cooked rice white or brown (1 & ⅓ cups uncooked rice)
¼ red onion finely diced
4 spring onions finely diced
¾ cup chopped pecans or slivered almonds toasted
½ cup raisins or sultanas
1 apple chopped into small chunks

For The Dressing

¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoon caster sugar
1 tablespoon curry powder like Keens brand
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Set aside to cool completely.
Note: use 1 and ⅓ cups of uncooked rice to make 4 cups of cooked rice.
Place the cold rice into a large bowl.
Add the diced red onion, spring onions, toasted nuts, raisins and apple pieces. Stir to combine.
Place the dressing ingredients into a small bowl. Whisk together with a fork.
Pour the dressing over the rice salad and mix to combine.
Store in the fridge until needed.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

Use freshly cooked or packet pre-cooked rice — just make sure it’s cooled.
Cook the rice the day before and chill it — cold rice mixes better, keeps its texture, and won’t turn mushy.
Toast nuts in a dry pan for a few minutes until golden and fragrant.
Dice the apple just before adding so it stays crisp (a squeeze of lemon juice prevents browning).
Use sultanas, raisins, or even chopped dried apricots if that’s what you have on hand.
If you like it creamier, replace half the olive oil with mayonnaise.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This recipe is not suitable for freezing as the rice and apple will lose texture.

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