Mediterranean Pilaf Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Pilaf Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Rice Salad; 1 (6 1/8 ounce) package rice pilaf mix, such as NEAR EAST Original Rice Pilaf; 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, sliced; 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions; 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted; 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes; 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese; Vinaigrette; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

Rice Salad
1 (6 1/8 ounce) package rice pilaf mix, such as NEAR EAST Original Rice Pilaf
1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1
In a medium saucepan, add rice pilaf mix, broth and contents of Spice Sack; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
2
While pilaf cooks, prepare vinaigrette by whisking all ingredients together; set aside.
3
Remove cooked pilaf from heat. Stir in vinaigrette.
4
Stir in olives, parsley, green onion and pine nuts.
5
Gently fold in feta and tomatoes.
6
Serve warm or at room temperature.
7
If desired, refrigerate and serve slightly chilled.
8
Cook's Note: Regular chicken broth, vegetable broth or water can be substituted for the reduced-sodium chicken broth.

375

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Carbs

Protein

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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: Rice Salad, 1 (6 1/8 ounce) package rice pilaf mix, such as NEAR EAST Original Rice Pilaf, 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, 2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, sliced, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Pilaf 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 Pilaf Salad

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