Mediterranean rice salad

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Rice
• Cooked and cooled
• White rice : 1 cup
• Water : 2 cups
• Salad
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved) : 1 cup
  • Cucumber (diced) : 1
  • Red bell pepper (diced) : 1
  • Red onion (finely chopped) : 1/4
  • Kalamata olives (pitted and halved) : 1/2 cup cup
  • Feta cheese (crumbled) : 1/2 cup cup
  • Fresh parsley (chopped) : 1/4 cup cup
  • Fresh mint (chopped) : 1/4 cup cup
• Dressing
  • Extra virgin olive oil : 1/4 cup cup
  • Lemon juice : 2 tablespoons
  • Garlic (minced) : 2 cloves
  • Dijon mustard : 1 teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon

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Steps

• Cook the rice
• In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• Add the rice and reduce the heat to low.
• Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let the rice cool completely.
• Prepare the salad
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
• Make the dressing
• In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
• Combine everything
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
• Serve chilled and enjoy!

Tips

• You can add grilled chicken or shrimp to make this salad a complete meal.
• Feel free to customize the salad by adding or substituting your favorite vegetables.

Information

• This Mediterranean rice salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side dish.
• It is packed with fresh flavors and can be made ahead of time for convenience.