Easy Artichoke Rice Salad

Brighten your table with this Easy Artichoke Rice Salad, a vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender long-grain white rice, marinated artichoke hearts, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and a tangy homemade dressing, this refreshing salad is as delightful as it is simple to prepare. The combination of zesty lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and aromatic garlic ensures every bite bursts with flavor, while fresh parsley adds a touch of herbaceous goodness. Ready in just 30 minutes, including cooking time, this versatile recipe can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or a healthy weeknight dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

While the rice is cooling, drain the marinated artichoke hearts and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber into small cubes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

Step 8

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, ensuring the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled or at room temperature as a side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1413.8 grams (1413.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	932

Total Fat 56.10g	72%
Saturated Fat 8.60g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.10g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2131mg	93%
Total Carbohydrate 95.60g	35%
Dietary Fiber 14.20g	51%
Total Sugars 11.80g
Protein 12.90g	26%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 213mg	16%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1193mg	25%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.8%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 40.7%