Fresh, Filling Springtime Salads - Not Every Salad Requires Leafy Greens For The Base

Not every salad requires leafy greens for the base, however. Consider this Greek Beet and Watermelon Rice Salad, a Greek-inspired Jasmine rice dish loaded with fresh, tangy flavors that are sure to please your taste buds. Made with Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine Rice that cooks up soft and fluffy every time, this recipe offers a hint of floral, sweet flavor to keep you feeling full. In just 10 minutes, you can have sweetly aromatic Jasmine rice that's perfect for your lifestyle needs - it's naturally gluten free, non-GMO Project Verified and free of MSG and preservatives.

Fruit salad may be nothing new, particularly when using fruits like oranges, cherries or grapes, but watermelon may be the fun new spin you need at your next cookout. The pairing of sweet watermelon, tangy feta cheese, refreshing mint, earthy beets, nuts and fluffy rice offers a winning combination. Quick tip: Make sure the rice is fully cooled after cooking to avoid a warm, watery result.

Fresh herbs, tomatoes, corn, basmati rice and a simple vinaigrette make Spring Corn and Rice Salad another delicious seasonal side that's ready in just 15 minutes. Step out of your salad comfort zone with this refreshing solution that makes it easy to add veggies to your diet. When you're drawing up weekly meal plans and tired of relying on traditional lettuce-based salads, consider rice salads as an alternative for enjoying chopped vegetables - plus, hearty rice can help keep you full longer.

Better yet, you can make this rice salad your own by experimenting with the ingredients. Try adding shredded chicken, hard-boiled eggs, fresh mango, ground cumin, fresh grated ginger, grilled corn or any other springtime flavors.

Remember, high quality doesn't have to be high maintenance. Aromatic, premium long-grain Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice is a no measure, no mess option that cooks up perfectly every time. Aside from being naturally Gluten FREE, it's also free of preservatives and MSG and is non-GMO Project Verified. It's no stranger to versatility either - in 10 minutes, you can enjoy basmati rice's subtle, nutty flavor and unique texture alongside other warm-weather favorites.

Greek Beet and Watermelon Rice Salad

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

1 Bag of Success Jasmine Rice

1/4 Cup of Olive Oil

2 Tablespoons of Lemon Juice

1/4 Teaspoon of Salt

1/4 Teaspoon of Black Pepper

1 Cup of thinly sliced, cooked golden Beets

1 Cup of thinly sliced Watermelon

1/4 Cup of Feta Cheese, crumbled

1/4 Cup of Pitted Black Olives, halved

1/4 Cup of Red Onion, thinly sliced

1 Tablespoon of Fresh Mint, thinly sliced

2 Tablespoons of Walnuts, toasted and chopped, for garnish

Prepare the Rice according to the package’s directions. Allow the Rice to cool completely.

In a medium bowl, whisk the Oil, the Lemon Juice, the Salt and the Pepper.

Add the Rice to the bowl with the Dressing and stir it to combine. Let it stand for 5 minutes.

Transfer the Rice to a serving platter. Lay the Beet slices down one side of the Rice. Lay the Watermelon slices down the opposite side. Top it with the Feta, the Olives, the Red Onion and the Mint. Garnish it with the Walnuts.

Tips: Substitute the Capers for Olives, if preferred.

To diminish the "raw" flavor of the Onions, soak them in ice water for at least 5 minutes before using them in the recipe.

Use the roasted, boiled, steamed or grilled Beets.

Spring Corn and Rice Salad

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

1 Bag of Success Basmati Rice

1 Cup of Frozen Corn, thawed

2 Roma Tomatoes, seeded and diced

1/2 Cup of minced fresh Basil

1/2 Cup of diced Red Onion

1/2 Cup of Vinaigrette Dressing

2 Green Onions, chopped

1/2 Teaspoon of Salt

1/2 Teaspoon of Black Pepper

Prepare the Rice according to the package’s directions. Allow the Rice to cool completely.

In a medium bowl, combine the Corn, the Tomatoes, the Basil, the Red Onions, the Vinaigrette and the Green Onions. Fold in the Rice, the Salt and the Pepper.

Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled.

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