Brown Rice Salad With Cheese Recipe

Name: Brown Rice Salad With Cheese Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 x 250 gram lon grain brown rice, (8oz); 1 pch Sea salt; 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tbsp. White wine vinegar; 1 x Clove garlic, crushed with a healthy pinch of sea salt; 2 Tbsp. Minced fresh thyme or possibly 1 1/2 tsp. dry thyme; 50 gm Edam cheese, grated (2oz); 1 x Green pepper, de-seeded and minced finely; 125 gm Button mushrooms, sliced thinly (4oz); 250 gm Tomatoes, minced finely (8oz) Freshly grnd black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Put the rice into a saucepan with the salt and 600ml (1 pint) water.
2
Bring it to the boil.
3
Cover the pan and simmer for 40 min or possibly till the rice is tender and all the water has been absorbed.
4
Rinse the rice with cool water, drain it well and allow it to cold.
5
Beat the oil, vinegar, garlic and black pepper together.
6
Fold them into the rice.
7
Fold in the thyme and cheese.
8
Mix the green pepper and mushrooms into the rice.
9
Leave the salad for 30 min.
10
Fold in the tomatoes just before serving.
11
NOTES : Serve this salad with any cool dish.
12
If you add in a little extra cheese it can become a main meal in itself.

7114

kcal

Calories

428

Fat

388

Carbs

473

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 x 250 gram lon grain brown rice, (8oz), 1 pch Sea salt, 4 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp. White wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice Salad With Cheese Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!