Believe it or not, this recipe takes the bold flavors of a Bloody Mary cocktail and infuses them into rice for a delicious salad. .
If you love a bold, bright Bloody Mary cocktail, you’ll love this tasty rice salad! With tomatoes and celery, zesty dressing, horseradish and Worcestershire sauce, this salad makes a savory and satisfying lunch or side dish.
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Toss together rice, tomatoes, celery, dressing, horseradish, Worcestershire and celery seasoning, if using, in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes.
We’ve done it! Our chefs have managed to capture the delicious tastes of your favorite cocktail in a rice salad — minus the vodka, of course! Our Minute® Ready to Serve Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice, ready in just 90 seconds, gives this dish that citrus zing the beloved cocktail is known for.
This quick rice is perfect for making a tasty salad in minutes to bring with to the office, enjoy at home or serve as a simple dinner side. The best part about this recipe is that you probably already have all the ingredients for it in your kitchen. All you need is Italian dressing, celery sticks, a few grape tomatoes, a bit of horseradish and Worcestershire sauce!
Of course, if you’re the type of person who likes their cocktail spicy, feel free to drizzle your salad with a bit of hot sauce for a classic, peppery kick. If you have other common Bloody Mary ingredients on hand, feel free to toss them in, as well. Green olives, cocktail onions, carrot sticks, dill pickles and lemon or lime juice all work well here. Try different toppings to really make this dish your own.
Feel free to serve it for a breakfast-themed brunch or lunch alongside a Brown Rice Frittata with Bacon and Edamame or with a Chicken and Rice Casserole. You can also try it with this Homemade Red Beans and Rice recipe or this easily microwavable Rice With Egg recipe.
For something with more of a Latin American flavor, learn how to make this easy Mexican rice recipe.