Curry Rice Salad Recipe

Ready in 20 minutes! This vibrant Curry Rice Salad is a pantry-friendly delight. Inspired by a 4-hour recipe, we've streamlined it for busy weeknights. With rice, canned shrimp, chickpeas, celery, and green onions, this refreshing salad is just 3 hours away from becoming your new favorite dish! The creamy curry dressing perfectly complements the crunchy veggies and protein-packed shrimp and chickpeas. Perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or a potluck contribution!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 253.7 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Curry Rice Salad

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How to Make Curry Rice Salad

  1. Cook 1 cup of rice according to package directions. Let cool completely.
  2. While rice cooks, prepare the dressing: In a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, 1/2 cup frozen peas (thawed), 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (drained and rinsed), 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1 (4.5-ounce) can shrimp (drained).
  4. Pour the cooled curry dressing over the rice mixture and stir gently to combine.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

10g

Carbs

8g