Side view of basil tomato rice salad in a bowl.

Basil Tomato Rice Salad

  • Servings
    6

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves*, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped

Directions

  • Whisk together oil, vinegar, basil, salt and pepper in large bowl. 
  • Add rice, tomatoes, cucumber and onion; toss. Serve chilled.

Recipe Notes

*Substitute 1 teaspoon dried basil for fresh.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories 142
  • Total Fat 5g
  • Sodium 203mg
  • Carbohydrates 23g
  • Dietary Fiber 1g
  • Protein 2g