Brown Rice Veggie Salad Recipes

VEGETARIAN BROWN RICE SALAD WITH PARSNIPS AND WHIPPED RICOTTA

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 450°F. Mix rice, 1 Tbsp. oil, a pinch of salt, and 5 cups water in a medium heavy saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until rice is al dente, about 25 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cool water; set aside.
• Meanwhile, zest 1 orange and transfer zest to a small bowl; reserve orange. Toss parsnips, garlic, rosemary, cayenne, 1/2 cup oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. orange zest on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Toast hazelnuts on rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop.
• Blend ricotta, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or use a whisk) until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• Peel remaining orange. Slice into 1/4" rounds, then cut into half moons.
• Juice reserved orange. Whisk vinegar, honey, pepper, 2 tsp. orange zest, 3 Tbsp. orange juice, and remaining 1/4 cup oil and 1 tsp. salt in another large bowl until smooth.
• Toss rice, parsnips mixture, lettuce, orange rounds, hazelnuts, and parsley in bowl with vinegar mixture. Spread ricotta mixture on a platter and arrange salad over. Serve immediately.
• Do Ahead
• Rice and parsnips can be prepared 2 days ahead; store in separate containers, cover, and chill.

BROWN RICE-VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• In small bowl, beat dressing ingredients with wire whisk until smooth; set aside.
• In 1-quart saucepan, heat water to boiling over high heat. Stir in rice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; cool slightly.
• In large bowl, toss rice, carrots, peas and onions with dressing. Let stand at room temperature at least 10 minutes to blend flavors.

CRUNCHY VEGETABLE AND BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a 2-quart saucepan three fourths full with salted water and bring to a boil. Add rice and boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 25 minutes. Drain rice in a colander and rinse under cold running water until cool. Drain rice well.
• While rice is cooking, cut zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice. Remove tough stems from arugula and chop leaves. Chop scallions.
• Have ready a bowl of ice and cold water. In a saucepan of boiling salted water blanch zucchini, celery, carrot, and bell pepper 1 minute. Drain vegetables in a sieve and transfer to ice water to stop cooking. Drain vegetables well.
• In a large bowl whisk together lemon juice, broth, mustard, oil, salt, and pepper. Add rice, blanched vegetables, arugula, and scallions, tossing to combine well, and season with salt and pepper. Serve salad at room temperature.