Parsley-Pistachio Rice Salad

A healthy, delicious and fresh rice salad for summer flavored with mint and parsley and a light lemon dressing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 290 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• ¼ cup chopped pistachio nuts
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• ¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
• ½ cup Basmati rice
• 1 teaspoon coarse grained mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the rice and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until rice has absorbed all of the water, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and mustard. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the rice, and stir in the parsley, mint, tomatoes, bell pepper, pistachios and olives.