MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

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This recipe makes a very flavorful chilled side salad filled with rice and vegetables, and dressed with oil and vinegar.

Provided by BENADAM

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 ½ cups water
1 cup drained canned French style green beans
1 cup pitted black olives
1 roasted red pepper, drained and diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 dill pickle spear, diced
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice, and cook until lightly browned. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all liquid has been absorbed.
  • In a large bowl, mix the green beans, olives, red pepper, green pepper, pickle, tomatoes, and garlic. Toss with the rice. Sprinkle with vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour, or until completely cooled, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 606.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

kevin Charriez
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Adrian Davis
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I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food, but this salad was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Shishir Basnet
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!


Sahi G
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Naimatullah Samejo
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to change up your usual salad routine.


Apurbo Media
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This salad is so flavorful and refreshing. It's the perfect summer side dish.


Nazir Hossein
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a keeper!


Md Tuha
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Boitshoko Leboko
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've made it with different types of rice, vegetables, and even protein, and it's always delicious.


Mark Terry
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This was a great make-ahead lunch for my busy work week. It held up well in the fridge and the flavors just got better over time.


SAYEED Gamer pro Syeed
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I'm not a huge fan of rice salad, but this one is definitely an exception. The dressing is amazing and the combination of flavors is out of this world.


itx___ Arbii
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Landon Xiong
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh.


Md Bakir Hosen
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This Mediterranean rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the colorful presentation.


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