A delicious and healthy roasted vegetable and citrus rice salad that is packed with flavor and nutrients.
Roasted Vegetable and Citrus Rice Salad
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 large zucchini, sliced
- 1 yellow squash, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- Juice and zest of 2 oranges
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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
