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This fresh rice salad is a quick and healthy meal made with leftover rice, veggies, and herbs. Serve it with chicken or lamb for an easy lunch or dinner.
PREP TIME
10 minutes (excluding rice cooking time)
COOK TIME
20 minutes (for cooking rice)
SERVES
4

About this recipe

I love creating quick and easy meals, especially when I have leftover ingredients on hand. This rice salad was one of those spur-of-the-moment dishes. One day, I had some leftover basmati rice, and my son was hungry, so I quickly tossed together some fresh veggies and herbs. To my surprise, it became an instant hit! Rice salad is perfect for busy days when you want something light but satisfying. Plus, it’s versatile—you can serve it with grilled chicken chops or lamb backstraps marinated with coriander and spices (which I absolutely love with this dish!).

If you’re a fan of easy rice recipes like my Vermicelli Rice or the heartier Red Cabbage Rice with Orzo, this fresh rice salad will fit perfectly into your meal rotation. It’s light, fresh, and comes together quickly, making it an ideal dish for lunch or dinner. Check out my blog post on 9 Delicious Middle Eastern Rice Recipes if you’re looking for more inspiration. This recipe is a kitchen creation born out of everyday moments, just like many other dishes I’ve developed!

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 5 spring onions, finely chopped
  • ¾ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 large Lebanese cucumber, diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
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Notes from Rouba

  • This recipe works best with leftover rice. Make sure the rice is completely cool before assembling the salad.
  • Pair it with grilled chicken or lamb marinated in your favourite spices for a complete meal.

Method

Step 1. Cook and Cool the Rice

Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes). Once cooked, drain any excess water and spread the rice on a tray to cool completely. 

Alternatively use a rice cooker

Step 2. Chop the Vegetables and Herbs 

While the rice is cooling, prepare the salad ingredients. Finely chop the spring onions and parsley, then dice the Lebanese cucumber and tomatoes. Set these aside until ready to mix.

Step 3. Assemble and Dress the Salad

Once the rice has cooled, transfer it to a large bowl. Add the chopped spring onions, parsley, cucumber, and tomatoes. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the top, season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss everything together until well combined. 

 

Fresh Rice Salad

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked basmati rice
  • 5 spring onions finely chopped
  • ¾ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 large Lebanese cucumber diced
  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Step 1. Cook and Cool the Rice
  1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rice according to package instructions (about 15-20 minutes). Once cooked, drain any excess water and spread the rice on a tray to cool completely.
  2. Alternatively use a rice cooker
Step 2. Chop the Vegetables and Herbs
  1. While the rice is cooling, prepare the salad ingredients. Finely chop the spring onions and parsley, then dice the Lebanese cucumber and tomatoes. Set these aside until ready to mix.
Step 3. Assemble and Dress the Salad
  1. Once the rice has cooled, transfer it to a large bowl. Add the chopped spring onions, parsley, cucumber, and tomatoes. Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the top, season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss everything together until well combined.

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