Quick And Healthy Meals For Summer – Cool And Easy Vegetarian Recipes

Here are some quick and easy cold rice salad recipes for summer. These are flavorful and healthy recipes and make perfect summer meals quickly and, because of their easy preparation, you will be in and out of the kitchen in no time. Enjoy these simple recipes anytime. They are great meals for vegetarians or anyone looking for healthy meal choices.

Each recipe makes 2 to 3 servings.

Preparation Directions: For fast preparation, make the rice ahead of time and allow to cool before adding the rest of the salad ingredients. Just place all the ingredients in a bowl along with salt and pepper to taste, toss well to combine, cover, and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

Rice and Veggie Bacon Salad: Combine in a bowl and mix well: 2 cups cooked and cooled basmati rice, 1 tomato (diced), 2 slices vegetarian bacon (cooked and crumbled), 1 yellow bell pepper (seeded and diced), 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of brown rice vinegar. To serve: Combine some shredded cabbage and chow mein noodles together and place this combination on each plate and serve salad on top.

Sweet and Cheesy Rice Salad: Combine in a bowl and mix well: 2 cups cooked and cooled jasmine rice, 1 pear (core and cut into chunks), one-half cup crumbled blue cheese, 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of cinnamon. To serve: Serve salad on a bed of arugula and romaine lettuce leaves.

Rainbow Rice Salad: Combine in a bowl and mix well: 2 cups cooked and cooled basmati rice, 1 to 2 tablespoons mango chutney (or to taste), 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained), one-half cup shredded carrots, and one-half cup green beans (cut into one-inch lengths and steamed). To serve: Serve salad on a bed of lettuce and watercress.

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