Mediteranean Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Mediteranean Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2c & 1/4 c chicken broth; 1 1/2 c wild or long grain rice; 1/4 c fresh lemon juice; 2TB olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; Red pepper flakes (to taste); 2 c fresh spinach; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped; 1 lb asparagus, roasted & chopped; 1/2 c scallions, chopped; 1/4 c kalamata olives, sliced; 1/2 c feta; 1/4 c fresh mint, chopped; 1/2 c cherry tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

2 1/2c & 1/4 c chicken broth
1 1/2 c wild or long grain rice
1/4 c fresh lemon juice
2TB olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
Red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 c fresh spinach
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped
1 lb asparagus, roasted & chopped
1/2 c scallions, chopped
1/4 c kalamata olives, sliced
1/2 c feta
1/4 c fresh mint, chopped
1/2 c cherry tomatoes, halved

1
In pan, bring 2 1/2c broth to boil. Add rice, return to boil, cover and simmer 15 min, or per instructions, til water absorbed.
2
Add spinach to rice, and toss to wilt spinach
3
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, 1/4 c broth, red pepper flakes & garlic
4
Add lemon mix to rice/spinach and toss.
5
Add red bell pepper,cucumber, asparagus, scallions,olives, & cherry tomatoes - mix
6
Add feta and mint - mix. Add additional chicken broth or lemon juice if needed.
7
Chill several hours, or overnight if possible. Best cold, but can be served at room temperature.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2c & 1/4 c chicken broth, 1 1/2 c wild or long grain rice, 1/4 c fresh lemon juice, 2TB olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mediteranean 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.

Mediteranean Rice Salad

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