Greek-Style Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup white rice (see note); 6 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Pinch salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 2 cups); 1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled; 3/4 cup sliced pitted black olives, preferably imported; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 cups water
1 cup white rice (see note)
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Pinch salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 2 cups)
1/2 pound feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup sliced pitted black olives, preferably imported
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1
Bring the water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over high heat.
2
Add the rice, stir, cover, reduce the heat, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
3
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
4
To prepare the marinade, in a medium bowl whisk together the oil, lemon juice, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper.
5
Mix in the tomatoes, feta, olives, and parsley and allow to marinate while the rice is cooking.
6
Place the hot rice in a large serving bowl.
7
Drain the marinade over the hot rice, toss, and let cool slightly.
8
Add the tomato-feta mixture and toss.
9
Taste and adjust seasonings.
10
Serve lukewarm or refrigerate until 30 minutes before serving.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups water, 1 cup white rice (see note), 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style 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-Style Rice Salad

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