Description
A refreshing and healthy Mediterranean rice salad that combines flavorful ingredients for a delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry basmati white rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic (about 3 cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper (more to taste)
- 1 can cannellini beans (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped (measure after chopping)
- 1/4 cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
Instructions
- Add the rice, water, and pinch of salt to a small pot over high heat. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium or medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and let cook for about 10-12 minutes until the liquids have mostly evaporated.
- Keep the lid on, but remove the rice from the heat. Set aside for about 5 minutes then remove the lid and fluff up the rice.
- Make the vinaigrette: Combine all of the vinaigrette ingredients in a small cup or jar and whisk until well combined. Taste and season with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice as needed. Set aside.
- Prepare the remaining salad ingredients: grate the carrots, dice the tomatoes, chop the parsley and green onions, and drain the beans.
- Once the rice is cooked and slightly cooled, add it to a large salad bowl along with the beans, onions, parsley, tomatoes, carrots, and seeds. Toss to combine.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss again until everything is well coated in dressing. Taste and season as necessary.
- Store leftovers covered in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- This salad is best served cold or at room temperature.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg