Recipe Junction

Our Favorite Recipes'

Mediterranean Rice Salad

8 servings

• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided use)
• 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 ground black pepper
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
• 2 cups chopped spinach leaves
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add one-half teaspoon of the 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.

In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, pepper, red-pepper flakes and remaining teaspoon salt. 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.

Per serving: 310 calories, 17 g fat, 17 mg cholesterol, 854 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein, 1 g fiber.

This is a light, fresh and easy dish. I love the method of just wilting the spinach with the heat of the rice; it makes the salad very simple to put together.

Prior | Submit your recipe | Next

Add to Your Social Bookmarks: Del.icio.us Digg Furl Reddit Simpy Spurl Y! MyWeb - StumbleUpon