Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 cup

rice

cooked

1 cup

carrot

small dice

1 cup

red bell pepper

diced

1 cup

mushroom

sliced

1 cup

green peas

fresh or frozen

1 unit

celery

finely chopped

2 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

0.25 cup

olive oil

0.75 cup

vegetable oil

0.33 cup

fresh lemon juice

1 unit

garlic

pressed

1 tsp

dried dill

1 unit

tomato

chopped

6 unit

green olives

0.25 cup

dried currant

0.5 cup

toasted pine nuts

Step 1
~5 min

Cook the rice according to package directions.

Step 2
~5 min

Steam the carrots until tender but still firm.

Step 3
~5 min

Steam the red bell pepper until tender but still firm.

Step 4
~5 min

Steam the mushrooms until tender but still firm.

Step 5
~5 min

Steam the green peas until tender but still firm.

Step 6
~5 min

Place the cooked rice in a large bowl.

Step 7
~5 min

Add the steamed carrots, peppers, mushrooms, peas, celery, and parsley to the rice.

Step 8
~5 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vegetable oil, lemon juice, garlic, and dill (or marjoram).

Step 9
~5 min

Pour the marinade over the rice and vegetable mixture.

Step 10
~5 min

Toss gently to combine.

Step 11
~5 min

Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the marinade to flavor the rice.

Step 12
~5 min

Before serving, garnish with tomato wedges, green olives, and optional ingredients like dried currants or toasted pine nuts.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste.

For a richer flavor, use toasted sesame oil in place of some of the vegetable oil.

Add other vegetables like zucchini or yellow squash.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled fish or chicken.

Perfect for picnics and potlucks.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Salmon
Roasted Chicken

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

France (Inspired)

Cultural Significance

Represents a fresh, vegetable-forward approach to salads.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Picnics
Summer gatherings

Occasion Tags

Picnic
Potluck
Summer BBQ

Popularity Score

60/100

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