Delicious Eastern Rice Salad Recipe

This Eastern Rice Salad is a perfect blend of colorful vegetables, fluffy rice, and aromatic spices. It's a refreshing dish that can be served as a side or as a main meal. Enjoy the flavors of the East with this simple and delicious recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture and toss gently to combine.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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