10-Minute Curry Rice Salad
A quick curry rice salad made with cooked rice, peppers, peaches and a creamy curry dressing with chutney and mild curry powder. Ready in 10 minutes and ideal for braais, BBQs, potlucks or packed lunches.
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Ingredients
For the dressing
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fruit chutney - like mango or peach
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice - to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
For the salad
- 2 cups cooked rice - white or brown
- ½ red bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ green bell pepper, finely diced
- 1 small onion, finely diced - or shallot
- 110 grams (4oz) tinned peaches, roughly chopped - properly drained
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, fruit chutney, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, oil, curry powder and sugar to a bowl.2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fruit chutney, 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon mild curry powder, 1 teaspoon sugar
- Whisk until smooth and there are no small lumps of curry powder left. Taste the dressing and add more lemon juice if you want it sharper.
- Add the cooked, cooled rice, diced peppers, onion and drained peaches to a large mixing bowl.2 cups cooked rice, ½ red bell pepper, finely diced, ½ green bell pepper, finely diced, 1 small onion, finely diced, 110 grams (4oz) tinned peaches, roughly chopped
- Spoon over the dressing and gently fold everything together until the rice is evenly coated. Try not to mash the rice or break up the peaches too much.
- Taste and adjust with salt, black pepper or a little extra lemon juice if needed.salt and black pepper to taste
- Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with extra peach slices, black pepper or chopped fresh herbs, if you like. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Tips:
- Use cold cooked rice for the best texture. Warm rice can make the salad clumpy and soften the vegetables.
- Drain the peaches well before adding them.
- Store in the fridge for 2–3 days and stir before serving.
**Nutritional data disclaimer**
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided below is calculated by a third party and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. We try our best to give you the most accurate information, but we do not take responsibility for errors that may be present. Also, the nutritional value of the recipe may change depending on the exact brands and products used. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalised advice on your dietary needs.
Nutrition
Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
