Mediterranean Rice Salad with Vegetables
A refreshing and healthy Mediterranean rice salad packed with colorful vegetables and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- water (4 cups)
- uncooked white rice (2 cups)
- extra-virgin olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- herb salt (1 teaspoon)
- chopped capers (1 tablespoon)
- fresh parsley (1 sprig)
- lemon (0.5 )
- zucchini (3 )
- carrots (2 )
- yellow bell pepper (0.5 )
- red bell pepper (0.5 )
- lemon (1 )
- salt to taste (0 )
Instructions
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and pour enough cold water on top of the cooked rice to cover it. Stir to cool. Drain well; transfer rice into a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with herb salt.
- Mix capers, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl; add to rice. Mix in zucchini, carrots, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 455
- fat: 8 g
- sats: 1 g
- carbs: 88 g
- fibre: 6 g
- protein: 10 g
- salt: 0 g