Rice Salad

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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A refreshing, vibrant salad featuring fluffy rice and crisp vegetables
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This Rice Salad is a light, refreshing dish perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a quick lunch option. It features fluffy cooked rice tossed with fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, creating a bright and aromatic flavor profile. The texture is light and airy, making it an excellent choice for picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish alongside grilled meats. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this salad comes together quickly and tastes even better as the flavors meld. It’s a versatile recipe that allows for easy customization with your favorite vegetables or dressings, ensuring you can enjoy a homemade, wholesome meal any day of the week.

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Rice Salad

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 29.7

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This Rice Salad is a light, refreshing dish perfect for warm weather gatherings or as a quick lunch option. It features fluffy cooked rice tossed with fresh herbs like parsley and thyme, creating a bright and aromatic flavor profile. The texture is light and airy, making it an excellent choice for picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy side dish alongside grilled meats. Simple to prepare with pantry staples, this salad comes together quickly and tastes even better as the flavors meld. It&# 226;ÂÂs a versatile recipe that allows for easy customization with your favorite vegetables or dressings, ensuring you can enjoy a homemade, wholesome meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
  2. Cook the rice according to package instructions until tender but firm.
  3. Spread the cooked rice on a baking sheet to cool completely and prevent clumping.
  4. Finely chop the parsley and mince the garlic cloves.
  5. Place the cooled rice in a large mixing bowl.
  6. Add the chopped parsley, minced garlic, and thyme to the rice.
  7. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 29.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.0g3%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 1.6g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: rice, salad, fresh, light, summer, side dish, healthy, quick, easy, picnic, potluck, vegetable, herbs, american, vegan, lunch, dinner, make-ahead
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