Better Than Potato Salad Recipe

This vibrant rice salad is a refreshing twist on the classic potato salad! Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, it's perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a light summer lunch. Forget potatoes – this recipe uses fluffy rice as a base for a unique and delicious salad that's sure to impress.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 194.9 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
Better Than Potato Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Better Than Potato Salad

  • Long Grain Rice
  • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • Hardboiled Egg
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • Prepared Mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

How to Make Better Than Potato Salad

  1. Cook 2 cups of rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.
  2. While rice cooks, thinly slice 1 cup of radishes, 1/2 cup of cucumber, and 1/4 cup of celery. Finely chop 1/4 cup of red onion.
  3. Hard-boil 3 large eggs. Once cooled, peel and chop them into small pieces.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, radishes, cucumber, celery, red onion, and chopped eggs.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, and 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste).
  6. Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the rice mixture and gently toss to combine.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!
  8. (Optional) Garnish with fresh dill or chives before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

2g

Carbs

12g