Mediterranean Rice Salad

Mediterranean Rice Salad

Yield: 6–8 servings

This delicious and vibrant Mediterranean Rice Salad is so easy to make and the perfect addition to a BBQ or summer dinner party. A chopped salad mixed with rice and a light and fresh dressing.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice (or long or short grain rice)
  • Bell peppers, diced
  • Cucumber, diced
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Sweetcorn
  • Fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely diced (or shallots)
  • 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • Olives, sliced
  • Feta cheese, crumbled
  • Pine nuts
  • Fresh dill (or basil or parsley)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Apple cider vinegar
  • Honey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps

  1. Cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Once cooked, put into a large serving dish.
  2. Add the bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, red onion, butter beans and spinach.
  3. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta, pine nuts and dill.
  4. Finish with the olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  5. Mix well to combine everything. Serve chilled or at room temperature.