Mediterranean Cold Rice Salad With Herbs And Feta

Name: Mediterranean Cold Rice Salad With Herbs And Feta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup brown rice; 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 lemon; 1 garlic clove; 1 can cannellini beans; 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano; 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley; 1 Tablespoon fresh chives; 4 ounces feta cheese; Kosher salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
246 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Mediterranean Cold Rice Salad With Herbs And Feta

Cassie Burton

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This Mediterranean cold rice salad recipe is tossed with fresh herbs, lemon and feta for a light and healthy vegetarian side or main dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup brown rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 lemon juiced
1 garlic clove minced
1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
2 Tablespoons fresh oregano finely chopped
2 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
1 Tablespoon fresh chives minced
4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Bring water, rice and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for about 40 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cool to room temperature.
In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and herbs. Toss over cooked, cooled rice. Add beans and feta, mixing just until combined.
Season to taste.
Can be served at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

White rice can be substituted for the brown rice.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 246kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 610mg (25%) Potassium 108mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.03g (0%) Vitamin A 214IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 246 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	246kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	5g	10%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	8g	40%
Cholesterol	17mg	6%
Sodium	610mg	25%
Potassium	108mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	0.03g	0%
Vitamin A	214IU	4%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	110mg	11%
Iron	1mg	6%