Mediterranean Rice Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
326 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Mediterranean Rice Salad
Description
This salad uses cooked basmati rice as a base, which provides fluffy and fragrant grains. Adding diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, finely diced red onion, chopped kalamata olives, and fresh parsley adds crisp texture and Mediterranean flavors. The dressing blends olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, and cumin, creating a vibrant and mildly spiced vinaigrette that complements the vegetables and rice.
The salad is assembled by mixing the rice and vegetables, then tossing with the dressing just before serving to keep ingredients fresh and crisp. It works well as a light lunch or side dish to grilled meats or fish.
Storing salad components separately and combining when ready preserves freshness and texture; leftovers can be refrigerated for up to five days. The recipe is adaptable to different vegetables or additions, allowing for versatility.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cups basmati rice cooked
- 3 cucumber diced, Persian
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- ½ red onion finely diced
- ¼ cup kalamata olives roughly chopped, pitted
- ¼ cup parsley fresh
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place the cooked rice, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives and parsley.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- When ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
Notes
- Store salad ingredients separately to maintain freshness and toss just before serving.
- Leftover salad keeps up to 5 days refrigerated if stored properly.
- This salad can be adapted with different vegetables or additional ingredients based on preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 326 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 326kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 448mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 456mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1.393IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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