Cool Cucumber Rice Salad

Prep: 15 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mediterranean

A refreshing cold rice salad featuring crisp cucumber, crunchy radishes, and sweet green peppers, all tossed in a tangy Italian dressing with a hint of mustard and white pepper. Perfect for hot days or light gatherings, it offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that appeal to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped radishes
  • 1/3 cup bottled Italian dressing
  • 1/2 teaspoon powdered mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine cooked rice, peeled and chopped cucumber, chopped green pepper, and chopped radishes in a large bowl.
  2. Blend the Italian dressing, powdered mustard, and ground white pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Toss the dressing mixture lightly with the rice and vegetable mixture.
  4. Chill the salad before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

238 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 6.2g 8% DV
Carbs 42.2g 15% DV
Fiber 8g 29% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 669mg 29% DV
Potassium 238.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 6.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 26.3mg 29% DV
Calcium 87mg 7% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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