Basmati Rice with Summer Vegetable Salad

Name: Basmati Rice with Summer Vegetable Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 small shallot; 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons thyme leaves; 1 to taste kosher salt and pepper; ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups cooked basmati rice; 2 cups assorted vegetables; ¾ cup mixed leafy greens; ⅓ cup onion; 2 tablespoons pine nuts

A fresh and colorful summer salad featuring cooled basmati rice tossed with seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, and a tangy shallot-herb vinaigrette. Perfect as a light main course or substantial side dish.

4 servings

8 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 small shallot
•2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
•2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
•2 teaspoons thyme leaves
•1 to taste kosher salt and pepper
•⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
•2 cups cooked basmati rice
•2 cups assorted vegetables
•¾ cup mixed leafy greens
•⅓ cup onion
•2 tablespoons pine nuts

Cooking Instructions

1.
Pulse first 4 ingredients in a blender until combined; season with salt and pepper. With blender running, slowly drizzle in oil. Process dressing until well blended.
5 min
2.
Place remaining ingredients in a large bowl; drizzle with 3 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat. Pass remaining dressing alongside for drizzling over.
3 min