Delicious Greek rice salad. The avocado makes the dressing a little creamy, though feel free to leave it out if you wish. Best made the same day you are going to serve it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 avocado – peeled, pitted, and diced
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
- 1 ½ cups diced English cucumbers
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool, fluffing occasionally with a fork.
Step 2
Toss avocado and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Add tomatoes, cucumber, feta, onion, olives, mint, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl; lightly toss the mixture until evenly combined.
Step 3
Fold cooled rice gently into the mixture. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour; the salad does not last well for more than a day as the tomato and cucumber begin to release their juices and the salad becomes watery.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 224 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 16% |
Saturated Fat3g | 15% |
Cholesterol8mg | 3% |
Sodium304mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate25g | 9% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C13mg | 64% |
Calcium73mg | 6% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium310mg | 7% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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