Mediterranean Rice Salad
A refreshing and healthy Mediterranean rice salad, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked rice any variety
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup black olives sliced
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool to room temperature.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese.
- 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- 4. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss to combine.
- 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg
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