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Summer Squash and Red Rice Salad With Lemon and Dill

Summer Squash and Red Rice Salad With Lemon and Dill recipe

Red rice gets its vibrant color from a natural pigment called anthocyanin, which also provides antioxidant benefits.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 20 min Rest Time: 10 min Total Time: 45 mins
Servings 4
Calories 1000
Best Season Summer
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Red rice
  • 2 medium Summer squash
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small Red onion
  • 3 tablespoon Fresh dill
  • 1 medium Lemon
  • 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook the red rice according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
  2. Meanwhile, slice the summer squash and halve the cherry tomatoes. Thinly slice the red onion.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked red rice, summer squash, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh dill.
  4. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the salad and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper, then toss everything together until well combined.
  6. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Serve the Summer Squash and Red Rice Salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g16%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Sugars 5g
Protein 6g12%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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