A delicious and healthy roasted vegetable and citrus rice salad that is packed with flavor and nutrients.

A delicious and healthy roasted vegetable and citrus rice salad that is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini large, sliced
- 1 yellow squash sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 piece oranges juice and zest
- 1 Lemon juice and zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced red bell pepper, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion, and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
- Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred.
- While the vegetables are roasting, cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked rice, roasted vegetables, orange juice and zest, lemon juice and zest, and chopped parsley. Toss to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve the roasted vegetable and citrus rice salad warm or chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 5gFiber: 5g
Can’t believe how easy this was to make! Perfect for my lunch prep. Thank you!
Love the colors in this salad! Makes eating healthy fun. 😍
I added some chickpeas for protein, and it was great! Thanks for the recipe.
Yum, I added some feta cheese to mine! It makes it even better!
This salad is so vibrant! Really loved the citrus flavor.
I totally agree! The citrus really gives it that refreshing kick. I’ll be making this again for sure!
Sounds good, but I wonder if it will taste ok with other fruits? Like maybe pineapple instead of oranges? 🤔
Is it supposed to be cold? My friend said warm is better but idk.
Not bad, but I think the oranges were a bit too much. Maybe less next time?
This salad is sooo good! I made it last night and everyone loved it. The citrus really pops!
I’m glad to hear that! The citrus really does add a nice zing. Did you use any other spices?
Sounds fancy but I ain’t got time for all that. Just toss some stuff together, right?
Did you really roast the veggies for 30 mins? Mine got burnt in 20! Not sure I’d make it again.
30 mins?? That’s crazy! I would never leave them that long. 20 mins is enough for me. Have you considered maybe your oven runs hotter?
I always check my veggies after 20 mins too! Maybe the oven temp was off? I usually roast them for 25 mins max. Sorry yours burnt!
I can see this becoming my go-to dish! Love it! <3
This sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it! <3
Too many vegetables for my taste. I prefer it with just the rice.
Easy to make and taste nice. I will make again for sure! 🙂
I don’t know, I followed the recipe but it tasted kinda bland. I think it needs more spice.
Vegetables? I hate em. Who eats that stuff? Just give me meat! 1/5
Yuck! Didn’t like the taste at all. Should’ve stuck to regular rice.
I totally agree! Some things just don’t mix well. Regular rice for the win!