And lest we forget, a generous sprinkling of cashews. A unique and invigorating salad of fresh avocados stuffed with rice, dried fruit and pecans. Louis This is a New Orleans style salad with shrimp, ham, bacon, rice and Creole seasonings. Makes a great side dish for ribs or a grilled steak. This salad is a palate-pleasing combination of shrimp, rice, blackeyed peas, mango and vegetables in a coconut dressing.
Rice is a staple of Mexican cuisine and is used in many ways.
This recipe combines it with Ortega Diced Green Chilies to make a satisfying and nutritious salad. Before serving, chopped spinach, diced oranges, and slivers of red onion are stirred in. Water chestnuts and celery add a bit of crunch. If you 're careful about the amount of dressing you stir in, this salad can be chilled and un-molded onto a plate. Especially after chilling.