Mediterranean Rice Salad

Mediterranean Rice Salad

Yield: 6–8 servings

Colorful Mediterranean rice salad that comes together quickly—chopped veggies folded into rice with a light, fresh dressing, ideal for barbecues or warm-weather dinners.

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. Prepare the rice per the package directions. When ready, transfer it to a large serving dish.
  2. Fold in bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, red onion, butter beans, and spinach.
  3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, olives, feta, pine nuts, and dill.
  4. Dress with olive oil, cider vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  5. Toss thoroughly so everything is coated. Serve cold or at room temperature.