Rice salad recipes

This vibrant Persian side salad is studded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds and finished with crumbled feta - ideal to take along to a Christmas buffet

Enjoy these glorious roast aubergines with tomato rice and feta for a summer supper or al fresco lunch. You could also barbecue the aubergines, if you like

Enjoy this rice salad as part of a summer feast. With mixed grains, olives, sundried tomatoes, almonds and spring onions, it's filling and full of flavour

This summery recipe has the ideal combination of slow-releasing carbs, lean protein and heart-friendly fats

Do something different for dinner: top rice and quinoa with prawns, sweet potato, avocado and seaweed to make this stunning Japanese-inspired family dish

Ideal for busy households, this hearty salad keeps well in the fridge for up to three days, ready to be spooned into a bowl whenever you're peckish

Share this veggie avocado, broccoli and sesame rice salad with a friend or partner for an easy supper. Full of flavour, you'll also get 3 of your 5-a-day

This salad is packed with pulses and should be enough of a carb hit that you don’t need to serve potatoes as well

This vegan packed lunch is full of goodness, using fibre-rich wholegrain rice and protein-rich edamame beans with a tangy tamari and sesame dressing

Fermented miso soya bean paste adds an extra savoury hit to this nutritious rice dish topped with fiery chilli-fried prawns

Enjoy this veggie wild rice salad with spinach, artichokes and parsnips as part of a Boxing Day buffet

Learn how to cook basmati rice and get perfect, fluffy results with our tips and video guide. All you need is a saucepan with a lid, a colander and a fork

Low in fat and a great source of iron, this Japanese-inspired meal gets the 'superhealthy' tag

These sticky chicken pieces with salsa and salad are perfect for easy yet glamorous entertaining

Use ready-roasted chicken to shred into your salad and pack up any leftovers for lunch the next day

This low-fat spicy salad with Latin American flavours is packed with fresh vegetables for a filling lunch

Kofta-style kebabs with feta, harissa and onion, served with a wholesome basmati rice flavoured with parsley and mint

Enjoy the contrasting flavours and textures of this vegetarian rice salad with nuts, feta cheese and sweet dressing

Perfect for a casual get together and great for lunch the next day - if there's any left!

A superhealthy vegetarian side that's perfect with spicy stews

Reach into your storecupboard for pulses and sweetcorn to form the base for this simple side with hot, sweet dressing

This colourful salad is a good way of getting lots of veggies and seeds into your childrens diet

Inspired by the Vietnamese dish, Bun xao, this fresh-tasting salad has very little fat but is so satisfying