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Hawaiian Rice Salad (Brown Rice Salad with Chicken & Pineapple)


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5 from 2 reviews

  • Author: Rose
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 1x

Description

This amazing Hawaiian Rice Salad will surprise you with how delicious it is! Filled with texture and creaminess, it's a perfect appetizer "dip" or cold rice salad recipe to have at your backyard BBQ or your Sunday potluck. Just add crackers or croissants and you're all set!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice
  • 2 cups pineapple tidbits, drained (reserve 1/2 cup juice)
  • 1 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • sesame seed (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Combine rice, pineapple, celery, and chicken in a bowl.
  2. Blend 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice with mayonnaise; whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour over rice and chicken mixture. Toss lightly until mixed well. 
  4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
  5. Chill for at least 2 hours.
  6. Serve on croissants or with crackers.

Notes

  • Make sure the rice and chicken are completely cooled before adding the dressing. Otherwise, the mayonnaise will "melt" and it will be greasy.
  • Don't make it too far ahead of time. the rice continues to absorb liquid the longer it is stored and the celery will get soggy. Both of those are yuck!
  • Although they're totally optional, sprinkling a couple of tablespoons of sesame seeds at the end really improves the overall recipe. It gives a little extra nuttiness, texture, and flavor to the recipe.
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
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