Summer Rice Salad with Feta, Citrus, and Mint Recipe

Name: Summer Rice Salad with Feta, Citrus, and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups uncooked white rice; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup fresh orange juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 teaspoons grated orange peel; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 30 cherry tomatoes, halved; 7 small pickling cucumbers, diced (about 4 cups); 1 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint; 16 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Servings: persons

4 cups water
2 cups uncooked white rice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated orange peel
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
30 cherry tomatoes, halved
7 small pickling cucumbers, diced (about 4 cups)
1 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint
16 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

1
Bring 4 cups water, rice, and salt to boil in heavy medium saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally.
2
Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
3
Uncover saucepan and cook rice over very low heat until dry, about 5 minutes.
4
Transfer rice to large bowl and cool to room temperature.
5
Whisk orange juice and next 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend.
6
Add halved tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, mint, and feta to rice in large bowl.
7
Add dressing; toss to blend.
8
(Can be made 8 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate.
9
Bring to room temperature and toss before serving.)

1253

kcal

Calories

Fat

120

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: 4 cups water, 2 cups uncooked white rice, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Summer Rice Salad with Feta, Citrus, and Mint 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.

Summer Rice Salad with Feta, Citrus, and Mint

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