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Simple, Convenient Salads to Celebrate Spring
Discover the freshness of spring with delicious salads like Tuna and Rice Nicoise and Pomegranate and Arugula Rice. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. #springrecipes #salads #freshflavors
(Family Features) Letting in a little fresh air with an open window or a screen door is a sure sign of spring, allowing the natural sights and smells of the outdoors to accompany you at the dinner table. Take that open-air freshness to new heights this spring by pairing it with your own signature spins on salad season.
For example, this Tuna and Rice Nicoise Salad offers a new take on tuna salad with olive tapenade, capers, tomatoes, green beans and cherry tomatoes. Its calling card: swapping out potatoes in favor of Minute Yellow Rice Cups, which cook up fast as a convenient and flavorful alternative that saves the chore of washing, peeling and boiling potatoes. Fully cooked and packaged in BPA-free cups, it features white rice lightly seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder and turmeric for a delightful taste ready in just 1 minute.
As a perfect recipe for those who love veggies, this dish combines classic salad freshness with olive tapenade for a briny bite in every mouthful. Canned tuna mixes with bursts of capers, hard-boiled egg, crisp green beans and sweet cherry tomatoes capped off with tart balsamic dressing to round out the dish.
If you love the taste of crisp, peppery arugula, this Pomegranate and Arugula Rice Salad is practically perfect. Your favorite green shines alongside a delicious mix of sweet pomegranate seeds, crisp almonds and tart balsamic dressing that’s ideal for a starter or side, or you can add a preferred protein to turn it into a satisfying main course.
Incredibly colorful with a lively taste, bright flavors mingle with fluffy grains of Minute Instant Jasmine Rice, ready in just 5 minutes to keep your dinner schedule on track. Aromatic white rice provides a distinct scent, perfect texture and delicious taste that’s fast, fragrant, flavorful and fluffy. It’s simply precooked then dried with nothing added but convenience to help you get tasty meals on the table quickly.
Requiring just 15 minutes to prepare, this salad is ready in an instant and serves up to eight people, making it a solution for anything from family gatherings to meal prepping for a busy week ahead.
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Tuna and Rice Nicoise Salad
Prep time: 4 minutes
Cook time: 1 minute
Servings: 1
- 1 cup Minute Yellow Rice Cups
- 2 tablespoons balsamic dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive tapenade
- 1 teaspoon capers, drained well
- 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup frozen green beans, thawed
- 1 can (3 ounces) tuna, drained and flaked
- 1 hard-boiled egg, cut into wedges
- Heat rice according to package directions.
- In medium bowl, combine rice, balsamic dressing, tapenade and capers. Mix well.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, green beans, tuna and hard-boiled egg.
- Tip: Serve salad over bed of mixed greens, if desired.
Pomegranate and Arugula Rice Salad
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 8
- 2 cups Minute Instant Jasmine Rice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag (5 ounces) arugula
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
- In large bowl, whisk oil, vinegar, red onion, mustard, honey, salt and pepper.
- Add rice, arugula and pomegranate seeds to bowl; toss to coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with almonds.
Tips: For added flavor, top salad with crumbled goat or blue cheese.
To cool rice quickly, spread evenly on parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
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Pairing Lemon and Raspberry for a Summer Sweet
(Family Features) A sweet-tart raspberry drizzle over a soft lemony cake is the type of summer dessert that keeps guests coming back for more. With rich flavor and fluffy texture, it’s a perfect treat to share with loved ones. VisitCulinary.net to find more dessert ideas.Watch video to see how to make this recipe!
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Gooey Lemon Cake
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
- 1 stick butter, melted
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Heat oven to 350 F.
- To make cake: In bowl, mix butter, cake mix and eggs until blended well but thick. Spread into buttered 9-by-13-inch pan.
- To make topping: In another bowl, using mixer, mix softened cream cheese, eggs and powdered sugar until blended well. Pour over cake mixture but do not mix. Bake 30-35 minutes until edges of cake are golden brown but center is not. Wait until completely cooled to cut, 1-2 hours.
- To make drizzle: In saucepan over medium heat, add cornstarch and sugar. Mix in water and orange juice. Stir in raspberries and bring to boil. Remove from heat when it starts to thicken.
- Drizzle raspberry drizzle over each piece.
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(Family Features) Keep the heat out of your kitchen this summer with these grilled Chicken Skewers. Enjoy them on their own, pair with rice, serve as chicken tacos or toss in a salad for nearly endless, delicious possibilities. Visit Culinary.net to find more summer flavor inspiration.
Chicken Skewers
Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy” Servings: 4-6- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce (optional)
- 2 pounds boneless chicken
- rice, for serving (optional)
- In saucepan over medium heat, cook brown sugar, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, mustard, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, barbecue seasoning, honey and teriyaki sauce until well combined.
- Cube chicken and place in large bowl. Pour sauce over chicken, saving some for basting. Marinate at least 1 hour.
- Heat grill to medium heat.
- Place marinated chicken cubes on skewers and arrange on baking sheet. Grill until chicken reaches 165 F internal temperature, 20-30 minutes. Baste with remaining sauce as needed. Serve over rice or use for chicken tacos.
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(Family Features) A nutrition boost for your daily menus can go a long way for families focused on making healthy eating decisions. If you’re looking for an easy way to add nutrients to your meals, the ancient grain sorghum could be the solution you’ve been looking for.
Sorghum is non-GMO, gluten-free and a source of 13 essential nutrients. Sorghum can be enjoyed as whole and pearled grain, flour or popped like popcorn, making it a versatile ingredient you can incorporate into meal-planning. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
Adding a new twist to mealtime can be a cinch. With sorghum, it’s easy to achieve flavorful meals that have protein, fiber and other nutrients. Simply use your stove, a slow cooker, rice cooker or oven to prepare sorghum and replace the grain in your favorite recipes. Or discover a new favorite like this Sorghum BLT Salad.
For a quick and healthy snack, grab a handful of Popped Sorghum and feel good about eating between meals. You can purchase popped sorghum or prepare it yourself using one of many simple methods. A delicious alternative to popcorn, popped sorghum is quickly becoming a favorite snack option.
To discover more recipe inspiration and find easy ways to add sorghum to your family’s favorite dishes, visit SorghumCheckoff.com.
Sorghum BLT Salad
Recipe courtesy of United Sorghum Checkoff Program Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Servings: 4-6 Dressing:- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper
- salt, to taste
- 1 pound bacon
- 3 cups cooked whole-grain sorghum
- 1 head romaine lettuce, rinsed, dried and shredded
- 1-2 cups mixed greens, torn into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- Parmesan or goat cheese (optional)
- To make dressing: Blend mayonnaise, milk, garlic powder and pepper until smooth and creamy. Season with salt, to taste. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- To make salad: In large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon. Turn frequently until evenly browned. Drain on paper towel and crumble.
- In large bowl, combine sorghum, lettuce, mixed greens, tomatoes, parsley, green onions and bacon. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss with dressing. Top with Parmesan or goat cheese, if desired, and serve.
Popped Sorghum
Recipe courtesy of United Sorghum Checkoff Program Prep time: 1-2 minutes Cook time: 4-6 minutes Servings: 2- 2 teaspoons oil of choice (optional)
- 1/2 cup whole-grain sorghum
- salt or seasoning of choice
- Heat stainless steel pot with tight-fitting lid over medium heat.
- Add oil, if desired. When hot, add whole-grain sorghum and cover with lid.
- Shake pot often to prevent burning.
- When there are more than 10 seconds between pops, remove from heat.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt or seasonings of choice.
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