Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad
A refreshing and healthy Mediterranean brown rice salad, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
1. Cook the brown rice according to package instructions. Let it cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta cheese.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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: 1.5mg
Brown Rice, Healthy, Vegetarian