Easy Herb Rice Salad with Red Onion
This easy herb rice salad with red onion is light, fresh, and perfect for spring. Made with fluffy rice, lemon zest, olive oil, and fresh dill, it’s a simple side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled salmon or chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 MINS
- Cook Time: 15 MINUTES
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 SERVINGS 1x
- Category: SIDE DISH | SALAD
- Cuisine: MEDITERRANEAN INSPIRED
Ingredients
Ingredients
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3 cups cooked white rice (slightly cooled)
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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Zest of 1 lemon
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¼ cup finely diced red onion
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¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-Ins
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Crumbled feta cheese
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Chopped cucumber
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Grilled salmon or chicken for serving
Instructions
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Place the cooked rice in a large serving bowl and gently fluff with a fork.
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Add lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the rice.
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Sprinkle in the diced red onion and fresh dill.
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Gently fold everything together until evenly combined.
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Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
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Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
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This rice salad can be served warm, room temperature, or chilled.
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Perfect as a side dish or topped with grilled salmon for a complete meal.
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Works well with jasmine, basmati, or long-grain white rice.