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Brown Rice Salad with Kale

Brown Rice Salad with Kale

A vibrant salad is a delicious way to enjoy wholesome brown rice paired with fresh, crunchy kale. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, it’s perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.

★★★★★5(10 reviews)
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 15 min
Difficulty Hard

Ingredients 0/10

Why This Recipe Is So Flavorful

This salad is packed with nutrients and full of flavor. It combines hearty brown rice with fresh kale for a satisfying meal. It’s a great way to enjoy a healthy and filling dish that’s easy to make.

Cooking Techniques

- Rinse the brown rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch.
- Massage the kale with a little olive oil and salt to soften its texture.
- Let the rice cool completely before mixing to keep the salad fresh and prevent wilting.

Step 1

Bring the broth and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Once it’s boiling, lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed—this usually takes about 45 to 50 minutes.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot, and almonds, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens—this should take around 5 to 10 minutes. Toss in the mushrooms and cook everything together for another minute, then season with a pinch of salt.

Step 3

Once the rice is done, stir it into the vegetable and almond mixture until everything is well combined. Finally, add the kale and cook it down until it’s completely wilted, which should take about 5 minutes. Serve the salad warm and enjoy!

Perfect Side Pairings

Serve this salad chilled or at room temperature. It pairs well with grilled chicken or fish for added protein. You can also add some toasted nuts or seeds for extra crunch.

Reheating And Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The salad will stay fresh for up to 3 days. For best taste, toss the salad again before serving to redistribute the dressing.
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By Daniel Carter
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Daniel focuses on practical, easy-to-follow recipes designed for everyday home cooking.

Heart icon Nutrition Facts

250 Calories
Fat
10 g
Carbs
35 g
Protein
6 g
Fiber
5 g
Sugar
4 g
Sodium
300 mg
Serving Size: 1 serving
*Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

Reviews (10)

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User Reviews

Carlos Mendez
★★★★★
Apr 17, 2026
Easy to prepare and tastes fresh. My guests complimented it at dinner. Definitely keeping this in my recipe rotation.
Mei
★★★★★
Apr 13, 2026
Quick prep and very flavorful. I enjoyed the slight bitterness of kale with the soft rice, will make again soon.
Dmitri
★★★★★
Mar 21, 2026
The salad had a nice balance—earthy kale and nutty rice. Took a little longer than I thought but worth the effort.
Noor
★★★★★
Mar 02, 2026
The mix of chewy brown rice and crunchy kale was perfect. Quick to make and my friends asked for seconds!
Karim
★★★★★
Feb 27, 2026
Really simple to make and tasted fresh. Used leftover brown rice which saved time. Great for a quick healthy dinner.
Hana
★★★★★
Feb 10, 2026
Super refreshing and wholesome. Took me a little longer than expected but definitely easy enough for a weeknight.
Diego M.
★★★★★
Jan 11, 2026
Loved the mix of textures. I was surprised how easy it was to prepare and how fresh it tastes, perfect for summer.
Marco
★★★★★
Jan 10, 2026
Super easy to put together on a busy day. The kale softened just right after marinating a bit. My wife loved it.
Tomasz
★★★★★
Jan 05, 2026
Took less time than I expected and really enjoyed the fresh taste. Added a bit of feta for extra flavor.
Sofia L.
★★★★★
Dec 27, 2025
Loved the bright flavors here! I added some fresh herbs and it really lifted the whole salad. Will make again.
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