Savory Rice Salad

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The kind of dish that surprises you with how much flavor can live in something so simple.

Meet our Savory Rice Salad! Fluffy long grain rice gets tossed with crisp green onions, juicy grape tomatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and just enough jalapeño to keep things interesting, plus fresh cilantro for a bright and herby taste.

But the real magic is the dressing, a unique, savory blend of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, curry powder, and fresh ginger that wraps every grain in warm, aromatic depth. Finished with toasted crushed almonds for crunch, it’s the ultimate new summer salad: bold, refreshing, and endlessly scoopable.

This salad doesn’t just go with a great sandwich like our High Protein No Mayo Tuna Salad; it pairs beautifully with your favorite grilled protein too. Bring it to a cookout, pack it for lunch, or serve it alongside dinner. Either way, it’s a new summer staple you’ll keep coming back to.

Savory Rice Salad

Servings

Ingredients

Dressing

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp grated fresh ginger

Salad

4 cups cooked long-grain rice
3 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, plus extra to garnish

Topping

1/3 cup crushed almonds, toasted

Instructions

To make dressing, place all ingredients in a jar and shake well.
In a large bowl, combine all the salad ingredients. Pour over dressing and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if required.
Top with toasted crushed almonds.
This can be served chilled or at room temperature.

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All photos by Lorianne DeVita