Recipe: Yummy Greek Rice Salad

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Greek Rice Salad. Very nice alternative to the usual Greek salad. I love the mint it really makes this salad a standout. Just before serving, drizzle the reserved artichoke marinade over salad, toss to blend, then spoon onto a lettuce-lined salad platter.

Greek Rice Salad My husband even had to build another room especially for the cookbooks I collected! No matter how many salad recipes I try, this is still at the top of my list. Share: Rate this Recipe Place rice into a large bowl. You can have Greek Rice Salad using 12 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Greek Rice Salad

  1. You need 4 cups of cooked brown rice (can be replaced with farro or orzo).
  2. It's 1/4 cup of olive oil.
  3. It's of Juice of 1 whole lemon.
  4. Prepare 1/4 cup of fresh parsley chopped.
  5. It's 1 teaspoon of oregano.
  6. Prepare 1 teaspoon of dill.
  7. You need 1 teaspoon of salt.
  8. Prepare 1 teaspoon of fresh ground black pepper.
  9. You need 20 of cherry tomatoes quartered.
  10. It's 4 oz of crumbled feta.
  11. You need 2 of green onions shipped (red onions can be used as substitute for stronger onion flavor).
  12. Prepare 4 oz of kalamata olives.

In a separate bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, chives, parsley, garlic, and dill. Greek rice salad in the collection of dishes of Greek cuisine. Brown rice is given a Greek twist with roasted cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, creamy feta and kalamata olives. A delicious accompaniment to grilled meats, or as a light meal with come crusty bread.

Greek Rice Salad instructions

  1. In small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, oregano, dill, salt, and pepper to create dressinf.
  2. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients, mix in dressing, and enjoy!.
  3. Note: this dish is best served at room temperature. To eat the next day, place in microwave for 15-20 seconds.

For our Greek Rice Salad, it was better to treat the rice like pasta, boiling it in plenty of salted water until al dente. Combine rice, tomatoes, cheese, olives, oregano, chickpeas and spinach in serving bowl. Whisk together vinegar, olive oil and sugar in small bowl. Pour over rice mixture, and toss to combine. Learn how to make Greek Spinach Rice Salad.