Rice is packed with satisfying texture; it’s versatile; it’s easy to prepare—and it’s budget-friendly to boot. These six rice-based salad recipes are perfect for toting to picnics, potlucks and cookouts.
Mediterranean Rice Salad
Roasted red bell pepper and garbanzo beans make this simple Mediterranean-inspired salad shine.
Teresa Blackburn
Easy Summer Rice Salad
The addition of cucumbers and tomatoes makes for a simple, summery side dish.
Teresa Blackburn
Aileen’s Curried Rice Salad
A veggie-filled salad is packed with curry flavor—the perfect side to accompany your favorite grilled meats.
Jessica Merchant
Lentil and Rice Salad
Fresh lemon and parsley infuse this rice salad with freshness.
Teresa Blackburn
Black Rice Salad with Mango and Peanuts
Known for its chewy, hearty texture and plethora of antioxidants, black rice has lots to brag about. Mangoes and peanuts add contrasting sweet-and-saltiness.
Spry Living
Brown Rice Grape Leaf Salad
The best flavors and textures of a good dolma—a Mediterranean stuffed grape leaf—in a deconstructed plate that’s fun to eat.
Jeanne Kelley