Description
This vibrant Crunchy Rice Salad is a celebration of fresh flavors and textures, perfect for summer gatherings and potlucks. With a delightful mix of crisp vegetables, fluffy rice, and a zesty dressing, this dish not only satisfies your hunger but also brightens any table setting. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s the ideal side or light main course that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until it runs clear. Cook according to package instructions using 2 cups of water; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until fluffy. Let cool.
- While the rice cools, prepare the vegetables: dice the cucumber, chop the bell pepper, slice the green onions, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey/maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, fluff the cooled rice with a fork. Add prepared vegetables and parsley. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg