BLT Rice Salad
How much do you love a good BLT? We’ve reinvented the classic trio with Minute® Instant White Rice to create an amazing rice salad for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups Minute® White Rice
- 2 cups Romaine lettuce leaves, torn or chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tomato, chopped
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Instructions
Mention bacon, lettuce and tomato and most people’s eyes light right up! We’ve reimagined this favorite sandwich into an amazing rice salad. It’s perfect for your next meal, any time of year!
Step 1
Cook the bacon in a large skillet set over medium-high heat until crisp, turning occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2
Drain bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet. Crumble the bacon and set aside.
Step 3
Add onions to the drippings in the skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add water and salt to the skillet and bring to a boil.
Step 4
Stir in rice and cover. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool to room temperature.
Step 5
Add lettuce, mayonnaise, tomato and reserved bacon. Stir gently to combine.
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BLT: Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato
Commonly known in its sandwich form, the BLT is a go-to for bacon fanatics worldwide. One of the most popular flavor combinations there is, Minute® Riceant has made it work with rice. The result is our unique and satisfying BLT Rice Salad! With Minute® Instant White Rice and the favorite ingredient trio together in this rice salad, your entire family will ask you to make this dish again and again.
Bacon; All Day, Every Day
Bacon is a breakfast favorite, but what meal doesn’t taste better with a little bacon? Whether you like it crispy, smokey, maple glazed, thin- or thick-cut, bacon is always delicious. In this new take on your favorite sandwich combo, crispy bacon adds delicious flavor and exceptional crunch. The crispier the bacon here, the easier it is to crumble into pieces and sprinkle on top of your rice salad.
Have extra bacon? Save some for a Brown Rice Frittata with Bacon and Edamame or a Chicken and Rice Casserole Dinner later in the week.
After cooking the bacon for this recipe, instead of cleaning the pan, use the drippings to cook the onions and rice. The drippings add loads of flavor! Let the flavors simmer together while the rice cooks in just 5 minutes. Let your rice cool and top it with ripe, chopped tomatoes, the crispy bacon, mayonnaise and chopped lettuce. For a fun variation, you can also try serving this dish as lettuce wraps.
Alternatively, non meat eaters may want to try this Vegetarian Red Beans and Rice Recipe or this simple Egg and Rice recipe. You can also make this authentic Mexican rice recipe and swap out the chicken broth.
