Summer Rice Salads to Beat the Heat

Beat the Summer heat by making a light, fresh salad starring Riceland Rice. The possibilities are endlessly delicious, no oven required! Just prep your rice and throw it all together for the perfect side dish, prepped lunch, or just a quick snack to keep in your refrigerator.

Italian Rice Salad

Picked from our “Riceland Collection” cookbook, this Italian salad uses our Riceland Long Grain White Rice and will be sure to satisfy your cravings on a hot summer day. Prepare to be the star of the show if you bring this to a cookout.  

It is nutrient dense and features the freshest ingredients, making it easy to chop, toss, and enjoy!

Creamy Rice Salad

We bet you've never had a salad this special before, especially with rice. Uniquely made with sour cream, ranch dressing mix and bacon, best served cold, preferably by a pool.

Ranch lovers, you won't want to share, especially after trying a bite for yourself. Go ahead and add this into your summer meal rotation. It's that good!

Poppy Seed Chicken and Rice Salad

Prepared with poppy seed dressing that will certainly impress your tastebuds, this poppy seed chicken and rice salad is the perfect snack. With ingredients like grapes, sliced almonds, and rotisserie chicken, your guests will be begging for the recipe.  

Refrigerate this salad until ready to serve, we promise it will be worth the wait.  

Crazy Guacamole Salad

This crazy guacamole salad is incredibly versatile. Serve as a side, a dip, or dig in with a spoon for an afternoon pick-me-up snack.  

No need to prep, as this recipe only takes fifteen minutes. Have a spoon on standby, you’ll want to dig in immediately.  

Crispy Rice Salad

With a homemade dressing that has all of the best flavors, this crispy rice salad has unique ingredients that just work together. The crispy rice component takes this recipe over the edge, and our mouth is watering just thinking about it.  

Not sure if this dish is your style? Give it a try, it might become a new summer staple that the whole family will love.  

The variations of salad and rice pairings are endless, and we think you will love them! Whether you prefer your salad creamy, protein packed, or vegetable filled, there is a little something for everyone. Best of all, made with Riceland Rice that is grown by our farmers, for you to enjoy.