Lemon-Herb Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Lemon-Herb Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lemons; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups long-grain white rice; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium carrot, shredded; 1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced; 1/2 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped; 1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed, leaves torn

Servings: persons

2 lemons
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, shredded
1 Kirby cucumber, seeded and diced
1/2 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed, leaves torn

1
Remove 2 wide strips zest from 1 lemon with a vegetable peeler.
2
Combine 1 strip zest with the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the edges of the zest turn slightly golden, about 5 minutes.
3
Let the lemon oil cool.
4
Meanwhile, cook the rice as the label directs, adding the remaining strip lemon zest to the water.
5
Transfer the rice to a large bowl, discarding the zest, and fluff with a fork.
6
Let cool to room temperature.
7
Meanwhile, make the dressing: Juice both lemons into a medium bowl.
8
Add the vinegar, brown sugar, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and whisk until the sugar dissolves.
9
Discard the zest from the lemon oil, then whisk the oil into the dressing.
10
Add the onion slices and let marinate 15 minutes.
11
Add the carrot, cucumber, peanuts, cilantro, mint, basil and watercress to the bowl with the rice.
12
Add the dressing mixture and gently toss.
13
Photograph by Con Poulos

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lemons, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 cups long-grain white rice, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Herb Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lemon-Herb Rice Salad

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