Greek-Style Picnic Salad Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Picnic Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked white rice; 1 cup boiling water; 3/4 cup sun-dried tomato, packed without oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 8 cups spinach (about 8 ounces); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup kalamata olive, chopped and pitted; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans); 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; 10 lemon wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups uncooked white rice
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato, packed without oil
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 cups spinach (about 8 ounces)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup kalamata olive, chopped and pitted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans)
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
10 lemon wedges (optional)

1
Cook rice according to package directions. Cool to room temperature; set aside.
2
While rice cooks, combine boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and cut into 1-inch pieces.
3
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add spinach and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until spinach wilts.
5
Combine rice, tomatoes, spinach mixture, cheese, and next 5 ingredients (through chickpeas).
6
Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss gently to coat.
7
Sprinkle with nuts; serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

1429

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups uncooked white rice, 1 cup boiling water, 3/4 cup sun-dried tomato, packed without oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Picnic 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-Style Picnic Salad

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