Middle Eastern Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup); 1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Remove from heat, and stir in chickpeas, cumin, and salt. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
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Combine rice, onion-chickpea mixture, dates, mint, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss well until thoroughly combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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620

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 Vidalia or other sweet onion, thinly sliced (about 3/4 cup), 1 (16-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern 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.

Middle Eastern Rice Salad

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