Greek Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Greek Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked; 2 cups hot water; 1 cup cubed feta cheese (or more if you like!); 12 pitted black olives, sliced; 1/2 cup finely cubed cucumber; For the vinaigrette; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried ground oregano; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
2 cups hot water
1 cup cubed feta cheese (or more if you like!)
12 pitted black olives, sliced
1/2 cup finely cubed cucumber
For the vinaigrette
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried ground oregano
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Cook the rice in the hot water, simmering over a low heat in a covered pan for around 20 minutes, until all the water has been absorbed.
2
When the rice is fully cooked, remove from the heat and allow to cool, for about 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette- in a bowl, beat the olive oil and red wine vinegar until they are completely blended. Add the ground oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
4
When the rice is cool, add the cubed feta, black olives, cucumber and vinaigrette.
5
Stir to mix and put in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to blend.

423

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 cup long grain white rice, uncooked, 2 cups hot water, 1 cup cubed feta cheese (or more if you like!), 12 pitted black olives, sliced, and more.

Yes, Greek Rice Salad 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.

Greek Rice Salad

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