GREEK BROWN RICE SALAD

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This salad has a little taste of Greece. The creamy feta, crunchy cucumber, and salty olives bring out delicious flavors in this salad. Entertaining doesn't get any easier than this. Serve it up with lamb, pork, or chicken. If your guest is vegetarian, you can serve this as a main.

Provided by Only Gluten Free Recipes

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cucumber, diced
1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked gluten-free brown rice
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber, chickpeas, rice, feta, tomatoes, onion, and olives in a bowl.
  • Whisk parsley, lemon juice, garlic, basil, and olive oil together in a bowl. Stir dressing into the rice mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Let the salad rest for 1 hour before serving to allow rice to absorb the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 733.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Omr Ahmed
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This salad is a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needs more seasoning.


Emaan Shabir
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I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but this salad is an exception. It's simply delicious.


Ann Mbaire
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of veggies. It's also a good source of protein and fiber.


Md Abser
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's light, refreshing, and perfect for summer.


Maleek Thomas
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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


Meer Shahabudin haslo
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Hello Moto
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The dressing is a bit too lemony for my taste, but otherwise this salad is great.


Msafiri Kihiyo
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover brown rice. It's also a healthy and delicious lunch option.


Hani Y tube
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.


Christ Jack
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My whole family loved this salad. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Fluffylikes BrEaDxD
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I'm not usually a fan of brown rice, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was flavorful and the vegetables were fresh and crisp.


Christain Barber
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This Greek Brown Rice Salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were incredible, and the combination of textures was perfect.