MAY 14, 2025
SERVE BERRY DELICIOUS MERINGUES FOR SPRING BY DONNA ERICKSON
FRESH, FILLING SPRINGTIME SALADS FAMILY FEATURES When the crisp air of spring
salads as an alternative for enjoying
tickles your face and sunrays splash
chopped vegetables – plus, hearty
toasted and chopped, for
you with warmth, you know salad
rice can help keep you full longer.
garnish
season has arrived. With fresh
2
tablespoons walnuts,
Prepare rice according to
Better yet, you can make this
flavors abounding this season, the
rice salad your own by
package directions. Allow to cool
options are nearly endless – just
experimenting with the ingredients.
completely.
choose your favorite base, toppings
Try adding shredded chicken, hard-
and dressings and you’re set with a
boiled eggs, fresh mango, ground
delicious first course or hearty meal
In medium bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
cumin, fresh grated ginger, grilled
all on its own. Not every salad requires leafy
Add rice to bowl with dressing
corn or any other springtime
and stir to combine. Let stand 5
flavors.
minutes.
greens for the base, however.
Remember, high quality doesn’t
Consider this Greek Beet and Watermelon Rice Salad, a Greekinspired Jasmine rice dish loaded with fresh, tangy flavors that are sure to please your taste buds. Made with Success Boil-in-Bag Jasmine
Transfer rice to serving platter.
have to be high maintenance.
Lay beet slices down one side of
Aromatic, premium long-grain
rice. Lay watermelon slices down
Success Boil-in-Bag Basmati Rice is
opposite side. Top with feta, olives,
a no measure, no mess option that
red onion and mint. Garnish with
cooks up perfectly every time. Aside
walnuts.
from being naturally gluten free, it’s
Rice that cooks up soft and fluffy
also free of preservatives and MSG
every time, this recipe offers a hint
Tips: Substitute capers for olives, if preferred.
and is non-GMO Project Verified.
To diminish “raw” flavor of It’s no stranger to versatility either – onions, soak in ice water at least 5 in 10 minutes, you can enjoy minutes before using in recipe.
of floral, sweet flavor to keep you feeling full. In just 10 minutes, you can have sweetly aromatic Jasmine
basmati rice’s subtle, nutty flavor
rice that’s perfect for your lifestyle
Use roasted, boiled, steamed or
and unique texture alongside other
needs – it’s naturally gluten free,
grilled beets.
warm-weather favorites.
non-GMO Project Verified and free
Find more ways to enjoy spring
of MSG and preservatives.
salad season by visiting SuccessRice.
Fruit salad may be nothing new,
Spring Corn and Rice Salad Prep time: 5 minutes
com.
particularly when using fruits like
Cook time: 10 minutes
Greek Beet and Watermelon Rice Salad
oranges, cherries or grapes, but watermelon may be the fun new spin you need at your next cookout.
Prep time: 15 minutes
The pairing of sweet watermelon,
Cook time: 10 minutes
tangy feta cheese, refreshing mint,
Servings: 4
earthy beets, nuts and fluffy rice
1
offers a winning combination.
Servings: 4
fully cooled after cooking to avoid a
2
warm, watery result.
1/4 teaspoon salt
basmati rice and a simple
1
seasonal side that’s ready in just 15
1/2 teaspoon black pepper Prepare rice according to
cup thinly sliced
package directions. Allow to cool completely.
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
comfort zone with this refreshing
1/4 cup pitted black olives,
solution that makes it easy to add
halved
veggies to your diet. When you’re
green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
watermelon
minutes. Step out of your salad
Roma tomatoes, seeded
2
golden beets
Rice Salad another delicious
2
1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing
cup thinly sliced, cooked
vinaigrette make Spring Corn and
cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup diced red onion
tablespoons lemon juice
1
1
1/2 cup minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh herbs, tomatoes, corn,
bag Success Basmati Rice
and diced
bag Success Jasmine Rice
1/4 cup olive oil
Quick tip: Make sure the rice is
1
In medium bowl, combine corn, tomatoes, basil, red onions, vinaigrette and green onions. Fold
drawing up weekly meal plans and
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced in rice, salt and pepper.
tired of relying on traditional
1
lettuce-based salads, consider rice
thinly sliced
***
Serve salad at room temperature
tablespoon fresh mint,
I am always looking for a way to showcase the bright colors and naturally sweet tastes of fresh berries. Sliced, whole, or mixed together with a light sauce, they make a quick dessert option when piled high over a scoop of ice cream or a slice of angel food cake. And for a dependable showstopper, nothing beats topping serving-sized crackly, meringue shells with berries, a dollop of whipped cream, and a sprig of fresh mint from the garden. They look fancy, but they are easy to make, especially when your school-aged kids lend a hand. Put these “Berry Delicious Meringues” on your spring weekend menu this year for a memorable celebration! First, make the meringue shells ahead of time. BERRY DELICIOUS MERINGUES 8-10 servings -- 3 egg whites -- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar -- 3/4 cup of sugar Preheat oven to 275 F. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy and foamy with an electric mixer set at low speed. Add the cream of tartar. Increase speed until soft peaks form. Let one of your kids begin adding the sugar slowly, a tablespoon at a time. You’ll be amazed to see how dramatically the mixture expands and changes. Once all the sugar is added, keep beating until glossy, stiff peaks form. Use an ice-cream scoop or large spoon to drop 1/3 cupfuls of the mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. With the back of a spoon or with wet fingers, spread each portion out into 3-1/2-inch circles, building up the sides slightly. You may space them quite close together since they won’t rise. Bake 1 hour. Turn off the oven and leave meringues in the oven with the door closed for an additional 1 1/2 hours. Remove and cool. To serve, fill with your favorite whole and sliced berries, then top with whipped cream and a sprig of mint or a whole strawberry -- stem and all. Extra Tip: Do you have loved ones who are chocoholics? Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top! Or get fancy like restaurants and make a few simple dots or swirls directly on the plate around the meringue.
or chilled.
Donna Erickson creates relationships and community through food and fun. Find more to nourish and delight you at www.donnaerickson.com. (c) 2025 Donna Erickson Distributed by King Features Synd.
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