first meal prep of the new year! this genuinely changed my life AND my health. I’ve shared many of these recipes before but this warm rice salad is one of my go-tos this time of year x
Ingredients
For the salad:
2½ cups cooked rice (wild or black is best here!)
2 zucchini, chopped into bite-size pieces
1 shallot, thinly sliced
1 bunch asparagus, chopped, woody ends removed
1½–2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
Olive oil, for roasting
Salt and pepper, to taste
¼–½ cup Manchego cheese, cubed
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
For the dressing:
1 tbsp fresh dill
1 tbsp fresh basil
½ lemon, juiced
Tiny pinch jalapeño (optional)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
4 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Toss the zucchini and sliced shallot with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20–25 minutes, until tender and lightly caramelized. Set aside.
2. Prepare the...
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