Brown or White Rice Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Brown or White Rice Salad, a refreshing and versatile dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring your choice of nutty brown rice or fluffy white rice as the base, this hearty salad brims with fresh, colorful vegetables like juicy halved cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper, all complemented by the zesty kick of finely chopped red onion and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. A tangy homemade dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey or maple syrup ties it all together, while optional crumbled feta adds a creamy, savory touch. Ready in just 35 minutes and ideal as a light lunch, stand-alone dinner, or chilled potluck side, this rice salad is as nutritious as it is satisfying. Whether you serve it straight from the bowl or let it chill for extra flavor, this crowd-pleaser promises to deliver a burst of vibrant, wholesome goodness in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Brown or white rice (cooked and cooled)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese (crumbled, optional)
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, allow it to cool completely before using.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley.
If using feta cheese, add it to the bowl for a creamy, tangy flavor.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture, and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately as a refreshing stand-alone dish or chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours for a cold salad option.
Garnish with additional chopped parsley or feta cheese before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1404 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.5 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 2705 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.6 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.9 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 854 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1892 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
