Refreshing and Easy Vegetable Rice Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown rice)
• 1/2 cup boiled corn
• 1/2 cup boiled peas
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Cook the rice in salted water until tender, then drain and let it cool completely.
   • Boil the peas and corn if they are not pre-cooked.

2. Mix the Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice with the corn, peas, grated carrot, diced cucumber, and bell pepper.

3. Make the Dressing:

   • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

4. Add the Dressing:

   • Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture. Toss well to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated.

5. Serve:

   • Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley.
   • Serve chilled as a side dish with grilled items or main courses.

Tips:

• Add small cubes of feta cheese or canned tuna for extra protein.
• For additional flavor, sprinkle a pinch of cumin or chili flakes as desired.