Herbed Rice Salad

Name: Herbed Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice, chilled cooked; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1/3 cup Niçoise olives, pitted, halved; 1 large shallot, minced; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp sea salt

A light and savory rice salad with diced bell peppers, olives, capers, and a bright Dijon mustard vinaigrette.

15 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice, chilled cooked
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/3 cup Niçoise olives, pitted, halved
1 large shallot, minced
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tbsp capers, drained
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and 1/2 tsp sea salt to make the dressing.
2

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups chilled cooked long-grain white rice, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1/3 cup pitted, halved Niçoise olives, 1 large minced shallot, 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, and 2 tbsp drained capers.
3

Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated.
4

Chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Herbed Rice Salad take?

As written, 15 minutes: 15 of prep and 0 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 15 minutes.

Is there a substitute for capers in Herbed Rice Salad?

The entry for Herbed Rice Salad calls for 2 tbsp capers, drained. In its place: Chopped green olives give the same briny pop.

Is Herbed Rice Salad gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Herbed Rice Salad is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the Dijon mustard.

How many calories are in Herbed Rice Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 4 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Herbed Rice Salad keep?

The base of Herbed Rice Salad is rice, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

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