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Summer rice salad with watermelon and green peas

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This summer rice salad with watermelon and peas is like a ray of sunshine on a plate – light, fresh, and full of experiences that bring together the true flavours of summer. Watermelon cubes add a sweet surprise to the salad, while green peas bring in a real sense of summer – lightly sweet, yet pleasantly fresh. Together with cooked basmati rice, this dish is like a true dance of flavours.
The dressing holds simplicity and elegance – Greek yogurt, olive oil, and fresh herbs create a lovely creamy layer that balances the slightly sweet and savoury taste of the salad. A little lemon juice and honey add a tangy freshness and pleasant sweetness to the salad. Sesame seeds perfectly finish all the flavours, giving a small crunchy nuance to every mouthful. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and is thoroughly healthy and refreshing.

Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Ingredients
  • 100 g rocket
  • 150 g cooked basmati rice
  • 100 g green peas
  • 250 g watermelon
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
    • For the dressing
  • 250 g Greek yoghurt
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • A handful of fresh basil
  • Salt, black pepper
Preparation
  1. 1
    Spread the washed rocket on a salad platter and sprinkle the cooked rice on top. Add the green peas and small diced watermelon. For the dressing, blend the Greek yoghurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, fresh basil, and seasonings together in a blender. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately!
Keywords: rice, watermelon, peas, rocket
Read it online: https://paulasarekanno.com/en/recipe/summer-rice-salad-with-watermelon-and-green-peas/