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Italian Rice Salad

Italian Rice Salad prepared dish

This vibrant italian rice salad is a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and perfectly cooked rice. Tossed in a light vinaigrette, it makes for a refreshing dish that is perfect for picnics or as a side at any meal. Enjoy the burst of flavors and textures in every bite!

This recipe is italian style, lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red wine vinegar.
  • Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1.5 cups long-grain rice (cooked)
  • 1 medium cucumber (diced)
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the long-grain rice according to package instructions and allow it to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture, and toss gently to combine.
  5. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 210
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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