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Mexican Rice Salad

This Rice Salad is filled with fresh Mexican flavors and good for you veggies. Have it as a side dish or add some protein to serve it as a main dish!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups water + ⅛ teaspoon just a dash of kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest plus the juice of 1.5 limes about 2 TBSP
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 small jalapeño stemmed, seeded and minced
  • 1 avocado cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • ⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice and salt and return to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid, 18 to 20 minutes
  3. Remove from heat and let steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Then spread onto a rimmed baking sheet. Let rice cool completely then transfer to a large bowl.
  4. To make the dressing: On a separate bowl, whisk the oil, honey, garlic, cumin, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, lime zest and remaining lime juice.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the rice.
  6. Add the tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño and cilantro. Toss to combine.
  7. Taste for salt & pepper and add more if needed.
  8. When ready to serve top with chopped cilantro (optional)

Notes

  • Spreading the cooked rice on a baking sheet to will prevent the rice from sticking together. Do not skip this step! 
  • This salad can be make ahead for up to two days. Eat cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cups Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 876mg (37%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cups
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 876mg 37%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.