Yellow Confetti Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Yellow Confetti Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup long-grain rice (American Basmati); ½ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 ¾ cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (both green and white parts); 2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell peppers; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup long-grain rice (American Basmati)
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¾ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions (both green and white parts)
2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell peppers
2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell peppers

1
In a saucepan, heat the oil over low heat.
2
Add rice; stir to blend.
3
Sprinkle with turmeric and cumin; stir to coat.
4
Add in the water and salt; bring to a boil; stir once.
5
Cover and cook over medium-low heat, without stirring, for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
6
Let the rice stand, uncovered, until cooled, about 20 minutes, do not stir.
7
Meanwhile, to make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk the oil and lemon juice together.
8
Add the dressing, green onions, and bell peppers to the cooled rice.
9
Stir gently to combine and you are ready to serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup long-grain rice (American Basmati), ½ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Yellow Confetti 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.

Yellow Confetti Rice Salad

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