Mediterranean Basmati Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Basmati Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil; 1/4 cup hot water; 1 1/4 cups uncooked basmati rice; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup (2.5 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled; 2 tablespoons dried currants; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Servings: persons

2 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil
1/4 cup hot water
1 1/4 cups uncooked basmati rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup (2.5 ounces) feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons dried currants
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

1
Combine tomatoes and water in a small bowl; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and chop; set aside.
2
Place rice in a large bowl; cover with water to 2 inches above rice. Soak 30 minutes; stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse.
3
Combine rice and 2 cups water in a small saucepan; stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Boil 5 minutes or until water level falls just below rice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
4
Spoon rice into a bowl; cool completely and fluff with a fork. Stir in tomatoes, feta, and next 4 ingredients (through pepper); toss well to combine. Sprinkle with pine nuts.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil, 1/4 cup hot water, 1 1/4 cups uncooked basmati rice, 2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Basmati 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.

Mediterranean Basmati Salad

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