Mediterranean Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes; 2 cups chopped spinach leaves; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
2 cups chopped spinach leaves
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

1
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp. salt and the rice. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
2
In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, pepper, pepper flakes, and remaining tsp. salt.
3
Add rice to dressing and toss to combine. Add spinach, toss, and let sit until no longer steaming, about 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or cold.
4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

576

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean 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 Rice Salad

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