Spinach Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Spinach Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cup Brown Rice; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1 Red Onion, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Sugar; 16 ounces, weight Frozen Spinach, Thawed And Squeezed Dry; 1 teaspoon Dried Mint; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil; 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar; 1/2 cups Walnuts, Toasted Lightly And Chopped; 4 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese; 2 stalks Green Onion, Sliced Thinly

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cup Brown Rice
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 Red Onion, Minced
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Sugar
16 ounces, weight Frozen Spinach, Thawed And Squeezed Dry
1 teaspoon Dried Mint
1/2 teaspoons Dried Basil
2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 cups Walnuts, Toasted Lightly And Chopped
4 ounces, weight Crumbled Feta Cheese
2 stalks Green Onion, Sliced Thinly

1
Cook rice according to package directions. This should take between 40 and 45 minutes.
2
While rice is cooking, saute onions, salt, pepper in the vegetable oil in a large skillet over low heat until soft and caramelized. This will take approximately 20-30 minutes. Add the sugar during the last 5 minutes. Stir until sugar dissolves into the onions. Add spinach, mint and basil and stir everything together. Stir in vinegar and cook over low heat for 2 minutes, stirring until everything is incorporated. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3
When it's done, fluff rice with a fork and place it into a large bowl. Add spinach mixture and toss gently. Add walnuts and feta and mix well. Top with green onions.
4
Salad may be served warm or chilled.
5
Refrigerate leftovers.

395

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cup Brown Rice, 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 1 Red Onion, Minced, 1/2 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Spinach 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.

Spinach Rice Salad

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