MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

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Make and share this Mediterranean Rice Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups chopped spinach leaves
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped kalamata olive
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoons salt and the rice. Turn heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, pepper, pepper flakes, and remaining tsp salt.
  • Add rice to dressing and toss to combine. Add spinach, toss, and let sit until no longer steaming, about 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toos to combine. Serve at room temperature or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 16.7, Sodium 717.4, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6

Terri Gearheart Wyllie
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This is the perfect salad for a hot summer day. It's light and refreshing, and it's packed with flavor.


Malak Mourad
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before a party, and it was even better the next day.


Nomanali Nomanali123
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I found the rice to be a bit dry. I would recommend adding some extra liquid, such as broth or water.


Jesse Torres
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Ali Alsahili
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I'm not a fan of sun-dried tomatoes, so I used fresh tomatoes instead. It turned out great!


Akuna Seibiriafa
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Roveena Qassri
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I love the use of fresh herbs in this recipe. It really gives the salad a bright, summery flavor.


Lilyth Conant
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I've made this rice salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for summer picnics and potlucks.


Danish Ansari
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra lemon juice and feta cheese, and it was much better.


Amdad Ullah Bd
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I'm not a huge fan of rice salad, but this one was actually really good! The dressing was light and flavorful, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp.


Moili tamang Kali
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This Mediterranean rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


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