Summer Rice Salad with Grilled Vegetables

Try this light and refreshing summer rice salad for your next cook-out! It's packed with fluffy rice, a tangy herbed vinaigrette, and lots of smoky grilled vegetables.

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Summer Rice Salad with Grilled Vegetables

Try this light and refreshing summer rice salad for your next cook-out! It's packed with fluffy rice, a tangy herbed vinaigrette, and lots of smoky grilled vegetables.

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 20

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 385kcal

Ingredients

Rice Salad

2 cups water
1 cup long-grain white rice (such as jasmine or basmati)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 medium zucchini, trimmed and halved width-wise
1 medium sweet pepper, core removed and halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 small red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Herb Vinaigrette

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rice Salad

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water to a boil. Add rice and salt to water, cover pot, reduce heat to low, and allow rice to simmer 10-15 minutes until liquid is evaporated and rice is fluffy. Transfer rice to a large bowl to cool.
Preheat a grill to 400F. Rub zucchini and pepper halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Grill zucchini and pepper, turning occasionally until slightly charred and tender, about 5-8 minutes.
Transfer vegetables to a cutting board and cut into 1/4-inch cubes. Add to rice in bowl along with red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, and basil.

Herb Vinaigrette

In a small bowl, whisk apple cider vinegar, mustard, honey, and oregano until smooth. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle dressing over rice salad and toss until evenly coated. Season salad with salt and pepper to taste and refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store rice salad in refrigerator up to 4 days.

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