When the crisp air of spring tickles your face and sunrays splash you with warmth, you know salad season has arrived. With fresh flavors abounding this season, the options are nearly endless – just choose your favorite base, toppings, and dressings and you’re set with a delicious first course or hearty meal all on its own.
Fresh herbs, tomatoes, corn, basmati rice, and a simple vinaigrette make Spring Corn and Rice Salad a delicious seasonal side that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Step out of your salad comfort zone with this refreshing solution that makes it easy to add veggies to your diet. When you’re drawing up weekly meal plans and tired of relying on traditional lettuce-based salads, consider rice salads as an alternative for enjoying chopped vegetables – plus, hearty rice can help keep you full longer.
Better yet, you can make this rice salad your own by experimenting with the ingredients. Try adding shredded chicken, hard-boiled eggs, fresh mango, ground cumin, fresh grated ginger, grilled corn, or any other springtime flavors.
Remember, high quality doesn’t have to be high maintenance. Aromatic, premium long-grain Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice is a no measure, no mess option that cooks up perfectly every time. Aside from being naturally gluten free, it’s also free of preservatives and MSG and is non-GMO Project Verified. It’s no stranger to versatility either – in 10 minutes, you can enjoy basmati rice’s subtle, nutty flavor and unique texture alongside other warm-weather favorites.
Spring Corn and Rice Salad
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
1 bag Success Basmati Rice
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool completely.
In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, basil, red onions, vinaigrette and green onions.
Fold in rice, salt, and pepper.
Serve salad at room temperature or chilled.
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