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