Rice salad is a fresh, nutritious, and versatile option that can be enjoyed at any time of the year. It’s perfect as a side dish or a light main course, and its preparation is simple.
Rice salad is a dish that is very commonly enjoyed in our country and is part of our typical Paraguayan recipes.
It is mainly served as a garnish for elaborate dishes prepared for special events, barbecues, or year-end celebrations.
Fresh Rice Salad
Ingredients
2 cups of Cooked rice
1 cup of Cooked corn
1 cup of Grated carrot
½ cup of Cooked peas
½ cup of Cubed bell peppers
¼ cup of Chopped red onion
2 tablespoons of Chopped parsley
2 tablespoons of Olive oil
1 Lemon juice
1 pinch of Salt
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : To prepare the rice, boil 2 cups of rice with water and a pinch of salt until it’s cooked perfectly.
Step 2 : It is recommended to let it cool completely before using it in the salad.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix the cooked fresh corn, grated carrot, peas, bell peppers, and red onion.
Step 4 : Once ready, add the cooled rice to the vegetable mixture and gently stir to well combine all ingredients.
Step 5 : Next, prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Step 6 : Once prepared, pour the dressing over the salad and mix again to distribute evenly.
Step 7 : Finally, garnish the salad by sprinkling fresh parsley on top before serving.
Step 8 : With these simple steps, you will have a delicious rice and vegetable salad ready to enjoy.
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