This is a summer rice salad with lots of vegetables. It’s ideal as a quick meal on hot days or as a side dish for a barbecue. It’s easy to make and can be prepared a day in advance. The flavors will have time to develop, making the salad even more delicious.
Mediterranean Rice Salad
You can wake me up anytime for a good salad, well, almost anytime.. I’m very attached to my sleep. 😉. Especially a hearty one like this rice salad. It’s deliciously summery, rich in flavor, and, above all, not too heavy on the stomach.
It sounds perfect for a hot summer day, doesn’t it? It’s also packed with vegetables. Nutritious and delicious! Another delicious, filling summer salad is this tuna and pasta salad.
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Vegetarian Rice Salad Recipe
This easy rice salad is completely vegetarian and can be made vegan. Thanks to the rice, it’s gluten-free, too. Whether you choose it consciously or not, it’s suitable for everyone. It’s ideal if you’re eating with a large group or looking for a tasty side dish for the barbecue.
Browse through my summer recipes, where you’ll find lots of delicious main dishes and side dishes for every occasion. There are delicious summer salads, such as this Asian cucumber salad, as well as meat, fish, and vegetarian dishes from the grill, along with their accompanying sauces. Everything you need for a successful barbecue!
Make your own delicious salad
Making this rice salad is absolutely not difficult. You cook the white rice and let it cool completely, preferably in the refrigerator. Note: Put the rice in the refrigerator only after it has cooled to room temperature.
Then, mix the rest of the salad ingredients: green and red bell peppers, creamy avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber with the rice, along with a delicious dressing. The surprising flavor enhancer here is sesame oil.
Choose 100% pure sesame oil if possible, as it is even tastier. Add only a little to the salad and it gives it a delicious nutty flavor, yum! Are you going to make it?
FAQ
Can I make this salad in advance?
Absolutely! The flavors will have time to develop, making the salad even more delicious.
Is it possible to add meat?
Add anything you want, some nice crispy bacon bits or rotisserie chicken would work nicely in this salad.
How long can I keep the salad?
I’d say for about 3 days when refrigerated, keep the salad in an airtight container.
Can I replace the sesame oil?
In case of allergies or dietary restrictions you might want to replace the sesame oil, you can use extra virgin olive oil in that case.
Ingredients
- 2 bell peppers (red and green)
- 1 avocado
- ½ cucumber
- 125 gram cherry tomatoes
- 150 gram white rice (cooked and cooled)
- 150 gram canned corn (drained)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- salt and pepper
Equipment
- Large bowl
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Cut the bell peppers, avocado, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes into small pieces.
- Place them in a large bowl. Mix in the cooled, cooked rice, corn, mayonnaise, parsley, lemon juice, sesame oil, chili flakes, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the rice salad as a simple meal or as a side dish for a barbecue. Enjoy!
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