The Best Lemon Parsley Rice Salad
A bright and vibrant dish that pairs well with poultry or seafood, you’re going to love this simple lemon and parsley rice salad.
Servings Prep Time
2to 3 servings 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Servings Prep Time
2to 3 servings 10minutes
Cook Time
15minutes
Ingredients
  • 1cup cooked rice
  • 1tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground pepperto taste
  • 1cup tightly packed Italian flat leaf parsley leavesfinely chopped
  • 1/2 small sweet Italian frying pepperor bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
  • Lemon wedgesfor serving (optional)
Instructions
  1. If you have not already, prepare the rice. If it’s ready to go, add a splash of water and heat it up in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. To make the dressing, combine the lemon juice and lemon zest in a large wooden salad bowl, and whisk in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add the rice, parsley, and diced pepper. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper again, to taste.
  4. Serve warm or at room temperature with lemon wedges.