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Rice Salad

A refreshing and nutritious rice salad perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 cups cooked rice preferably cooled
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper any color
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Prepare the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.

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