Fresh Legume and Rice Salad

A vibrant and refreshing salad combining fluffy rice, crunchy onions, a variety of legumes, and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light, nutritious meal full of texture and flavor.

Salad
Easy 20 min 350 cal
Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice and all the cooked legumes (chickpeas, black beans, green peas). 2. Add the finely chopped red onion and halved cherry tomatoes. 3. Toss in the chopped fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness. 4. Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 6. Mix all ingredients gently until well combined. 7. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving for enhanced freshness.

Ingredients

1/2 cup cooked white rice 1/4 cup cooked chickpeas 1/4 cup cooked black beans 1/4 cup cooked green peas 1/4 small red onion, finely chopped 5 cherry tomatoes, halved A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste

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