Cold Rice Salad Recipe
This Cold Rice Salad is filled with fresh Mexican flavors and good for you veggies. Have it as a side dish or add some protein to serve it as a main dish!
Servings 6 cups
Calories 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water + ⅛ teaspoon just a dash of kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- 1 large garlic clove
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus the juice of 1.5 limes about 2 TBSP
- 8 oz cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 small jalapeño stemmed, seeded and minced
- 1 avocado cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- ⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice and salt and return to a boil over medium-high heat.1 cup raw long-grain white rice, 2 cups water + ⅛ teaspoon
- Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, 18 to 20 minutes
- Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Then spread onto a rimmed baking sheet. Let rice cool completely then transfer to a large bowl.
- To make the dressing: On a separate bowl, whisk the oil, honey, garlic, cumin, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, lime zest and remaining lime juice.2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 ½ teaspoons honey, 1 large garlic clove, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus the juice of 1.5 limes
- Drizzle the dressing over the rice.
- Add the tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño and cilantro. Toss to combine.8 oz cherry tomatoes, 1 small jalapeño, 1 avocado, ⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro
- Taste for salt & pepper and add more if needed.Salt & Pepper to taste
- When ready to serve top with chopped cilantro (optional)
Notes
- Spreading the cooked rice on a baking sheet to will prevent the rice from sticking together. Do not skip this step!
- This salad can be make ahead for up to two days. Eat cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cups | Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 876mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g