This wild rice & pea salad is a perfect dish for summer, or whenever it is hot outside and no one wants to eat a steamy meal. It is also packed with protein and fiber, and a cinch to put together on a busy day.
This Wild Rice & Pea Salad Recipe is:
- a great salad option
- a flavorful healthy alternative
- an excellent plant-based meal
Wild Rice & Pea Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pkg microwaveable wild rice
- 1 cup frozen green peas
- 1 cup canned chickpeas - rinsed & drained
- 1 cup grape tomatoes - rinsed & halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley - rinsed & chopped
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour the package of rice into a large mixing bowl and break up the rice gently with a fork.
- In a small saucepan, bring the green peas to a boil in three cups of water.
- As soon as the water begins to boil, remove the peas from the heat, drain them, and rinse them well in cold water.
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, parsley, lemon juice, paprika and green peas to the rice, and combine all of the ingredients well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge before serving.
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