High Protein Refreshing Rice Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this High Protein Refreshing Rice Salad—a vibrant fusion of wholesome brown rice, protein-packed chickpeas, and fresh, crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper. Tossed with a tangy lemon and olive oil dressing and topped with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley, this hearty yet refreshing salad delivers bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors in every bite. Perfect as a nutritious main dish or a colorful side, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also a delicious way to pack your plate with protein and fiber. Ready in under an hour, this versatile salad can be served immediately or chilled for an even more flavorful experience.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Cook 1 cup of brown rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled brown rice, 1 can of drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 cup of halved cherry tomatoes, 1 diced medium cucumber, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 0.25 cup of finely chopped red onion.
Step 3
Add 0.5 cup of crumbled feta cheese and 0.5 cup of chopped fresh parsley to the mix.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 6
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your refreshing rice salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1408.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1776.8 |
| Total Fat 82.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 100mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4401.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 200.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 46.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.1g | |
| Protein 67.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1130.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3446.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories