How to Make Mediterranean Rice Salad with Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to creating a delicious, wholesome dish that's bursting with fresh flavors, it's hard to beat the Mediterranean cuisine. The use of vibrant vegetables, wholesome grains, and fragrant herbs and spices are what make Mediterranean dishes so beloved and popular. Among the many dishes in Mediterranean cuisine, the Mediterranean Rice Salad with Vegetables stands out as a versatile, healthy, and incredibly flavorful option that's perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon herb salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped capers
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped
  • ½ lemon, zested
  • 3 zucchini, peeled and grated
  • 2 carrots, peeled and grated
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, cut into cubes
  • ½ red bell pepper, cut into cubes
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 23 mins
  • Total Time: 43 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    455 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 88g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 119mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 757mg