Aussie Rice Salad Recipe

This vibrant Aussie Rice Salad is a crowd-pleaser! A refined recipe from an Australian website, featuring a delightful blend of crunchy vegetables, savory bacon bits (or water chestnuts!), and a creamy, subtly spiced mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a light lunch, potluck, or side dish. We've tweaked the original recipe based on your feedback for a perfectly balanced flavor profile – less soy sauce and allspice, more mayo for a creamier texture, and the perfect touch of sweetness from the veggies. Get ready to enjoy this taste of Australia!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 215.5 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 3.8 (5 Reviews)
Aussie Rice Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Aussie Rice Salad

  • Cooked Jasmine Rice
  • Peas
  • Red Onion
  • Canned Corn
  • Red Capsicum
  • Bacos Bacon Bits
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • Fresh Coriander

How to Make Aussie Rice Salad

  1. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions. Set aside to cool.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: 1/2 cup chopped carrots, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, and 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the cooked rice, prepared vegetables, and 1/4 cup bacon bits (or 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts).
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro.
  5. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and stir gently to combine.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for later. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

1g

Carbs

14g