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Cold Rice Noodle Salad With Chicken, Herbs, and Cucumbers Recipe Epicurious
Cold Rice Noodle Salad With Chicken, Herbs, and Cucumbers Recipe Epicurious from www.epicurious.com

Description

Cold rice pasta salad is a refreshing and healthy dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. This salad is made with rice pasta, which is gluten-free and a good alternative to traditional wheat pasta. The salad is mixed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a tangy dressing which makes it a perfect summer dish.

Prep Time

Preparation time for cold rice pasta salad is about 20 minutes.

Cook Time

Cooking time for rice pasta is about 8-10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 package of rice pasta
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • A large pot for cooking pasta
  • A colander for draining pasta
  • A large mixing bowl
  • A whisk for mixing the dressing

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add rice pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
  3. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, black olives, parsley, and basil.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables and toss to combine.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  8. Garnish with additional fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

This salad can be customized by adding or removing any vegetables of your choice. It is also a great dish to make in advance and keep in the refrigerator for a quick and healthy meal.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 218
  • Total Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 175mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 5g
  • Protein: 4g

Recipe Tips

  • To make this dish vegan, you can replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
  • You can also add some protein to this dish by adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
  • This salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy this refreshing and healthy cold rice pasta salad recipe!


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