Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice; 3 cups water; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1/2 cup raisins; 1/4 sweet onion (such as Vidalia(R)), chopped; 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice
3 cups water
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 sweet onion (such as Vidalia(R)), chopped
1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 1/4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup feta cheese

1
Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
2
Combine red bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a bowl.
3
Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl for the balsamic dressing.
4
Stir brown rice and balsamic dressing into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
5
Top brown rice and vegetables with feta cheese before serving.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice, 3 cups water, 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced, 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Brown 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.

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

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