Description
A light yet satisfying salad featuring crispy rice cereal, fresh vegetables, and vibrant herbs for a refreshing burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, crispy rice cereal, diced vegetables, and chopped herbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss gently to combine, being careful not to overmix to maintain the crispness of the cereal.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing twist.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The crispy rice cereal may soften over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg