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Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

A healthy and flavorful salad with brown rice, veggies, and a zesty dressing.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice uncooked
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives sliced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled

Dressing Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Let it cool.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  5. 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Easy, Healthy, Vegetarian
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