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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
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup rice cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the rice according to package instructions and let it cool.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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