SUMMER RICE SALAD WITH FETA, CITRUS, AND MINT

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Categories     Salad     Cheese     Citrus     Rice     Side     Feta     Mint     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
30 cherry tomatoes, halved
7 small pickling cucumbers, diced (about 4 cups)
1 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
16 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Bring 4 cups water, rice, and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Uncover saucepan and cook rice over very low heat until dry, about 5 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk orange juice and next 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
  • Add halved tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, mint, and feta to rice in large bowl. Add dressing; toss to blend. (Can be made 8 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature and toss before serving.)

Tlotlo Seshuane
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This salad was a disappointment. The rice was overcooked and the vegetables were bland.


pisha caspa
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This salad is a bit too tart for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice.


Rob Bodjanac
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I didn't have any mint, so I used basil instead. It was still really good.


Bidav Olatoye
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I'm not a fan of feta cheese, so I used crumbled goat cheese instead. It was still delicious.


Jaibar Jaan mangi
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. It's even better the next day.


Catchat Chat
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients.


Nittanando Pal
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


qazi khalil
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover rice.


Tima Jaradeh
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Ledi Ona
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of citrus and mint.


Ayuub Maxamad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! It was a perfect side dish for my grilled chicken.


Imran Raja
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This salad was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rice was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were fresh and crisp.


Norah Yrron
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I'm not a huge fan of rice salad, but this one changed my mind. The citrus and mint really brightened up the dish, and the feta added a nice salty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


Elisha Palmer
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This salad was a huge hit at my summer party! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the feta and citrus gave it a really nice tang. I'll definitely be making this again.