Mediterranean Rice Salad with Vegetables

Mediterranean Rice Salad with Vegetables

This colorful Mediterranean rice salad is a great summertime dish with zucchini and peppers that you can customize with any vegetables.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
23 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Calories
455 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • salt to taste
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1 teaspoon herb salt
  • 3 zucchini, peeled and grated
  • 0.5 lemon, zested
  • 0.5 yellow bell pepper, cut into cubes
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, cut into cubes

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