Description
Elevate your meal game with this Flavorful Rice Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines fluffy rice, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for any occasion, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious choice that caters to various dietary preferences. Its versatility allows you to customize ingredients based on seasonal availability or personal taste, making it an ideal addition to summer picnics, family gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
- 1/4 red onion, finely sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley), chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Cook according to package instructions using water or vegetable broth. Spread cooked rice on a baking sheet to cool.
- While the rice cools, prepare the vegetables: dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, chop bell pepper, and finely slice red onion. Combine in a large bowl.
- Add chopped herbs to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Once the rice is cool, add it to the mixing bowl with vegetables and herbs. Pour over the dressing and toss gently until combined.
- Allow salad to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg