Description
This confetti rice salad recipe might appear to require lots of slicing and dicing, but truth be told, all the veggies can probably be prepped in less than 15 minutes. In fact, this would be a great recipe to set your benchmark, and then see how you improve over time. Or, just use a food processor to chop everything. Either way, this make-ahead dish will enliven any celebration with its delightful colors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cups boiling water
- 3 carrots, peeled
- ½ cup green beans
- ½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
- ¼ cup sliced green onions
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- 2 large red bell peppers, diced
- 1 large orange bell pepper, diced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
- ¾ cup sherry vinegar, divided
- ¾ cup olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12