Brown Rice Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts, Mint, and Feta Recipe

Name: Brown Rice Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts, Mint, and Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 shallot, minced; 1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice; 3 cups vegetable stock; Kosher salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped; 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice
3 cups vegetable stock
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
3 ounces crumbled feta cheese

1
In a large sauce pan, saute shallot in 2 tablespoons of oil over moderate heat until softened, about three minutes.
2
Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.
3
Add the stock, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil.
4
Cover and simmer over low heat until the broth is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
6
Fluff with a fork.
7
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees .
8
Spread the walnuts on a small baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes.
9
Transfer to a plate and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
10
Roughly chop.
11
Combine rice with remaining tablespoon of olive oil, red wine vinegar, walnuts, cranberries, mint, and feta.

544

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 shallot, minced, 1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice, 3 cups vegetable stock, and more.

Yes, Brown Rice Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts, Mint, and Feta 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.

Brown Rice Salad with Cranberries, Walnuts, Mint, and Feta

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions