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Cold Vegetable Rice Salad Recipe

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Description

This cold vegetable rice salad recipe is a perfect side dish or a light meal on a hot summer day. The combination of the colorful vegetables, nutty brown rice, and zesty dressing makes it a refreshing and satisfying dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice and veggies in your fridge.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked brown rice, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Once chilled, give the salad a quick toss and serve.

Notes

You can customize this recipe by adding or substituting any vegetables you like. You can also add some protein like grilled chicken, tofu, or chickpeas to make it a complete meal.

Nutrition Info

This recipe yields 6 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 210
  • Total Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Protein: 3g

Recipe Tips

  • You can make this salad ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Make sure to rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch.
  • You can use any type of rice for this recipe, but brown rice is a healthier option.
  • For a spicier version, you can add some chopped jalapeno or red pepper flakes to the dressing.

Enjoy your delicious and healthy cold vegetable rice salad!


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