Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring cilantro lime rice and grilled vegetables, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of rice
- 2 cups of water
- 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix the cooked rice with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly charred.
- Combine the grilled veggies with the cilantro lime rice.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the vegetables before grilling.
- This salad can be served as a main dish or a side.
- Feel free to add protein such as grilled chicken or beans for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Rice Salad, Grilled Veggies, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Recipe