Starters & meze
Rice Salad – with Mixed Vegetables
Ingredients
- 1 x 450 gr. (1lb.) packet frozen mixed vegetables
- (peas, beans, carrots, sweetcorn)
- 1 cup* rice
- 2 cups water
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Salt
- White pepper
- Chopped mint* or parsley
- * The cup I used measured 350 ml (12 fl. ozs.)
Method
1
Cook the rice in the boiling water together with a little salt and 3 tbsp. olive oil. When all the water has been absorbed, take off the heat and leave to cool.
2
Whilst the rice is cooling, cook the mixed vegetables and leave to one side to cool also.
3
In a large bowl, gently mix together the cooled rice and vegetables. Season with salt and white pepper. Stir in a couple more tbsp. olive oil, until nicely coated and a squeeze of lemon juice.
4
Finally, just before serving, add the chopped mint or parsley, or both.
5
*You can use dried mint, in which case add 1 tsp. when cooking the rice.
6
Ideal for a buffet table.