Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

This is a favorite of mine! My stepmom and I first made this my freshman year in college as an experiment, and I have been making it ever since. May be served hot or cold.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked brown rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped Kalamata olives
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup feta cheese

Directions

Step 1
Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.

Step 2
Combine red bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a bowl.

Step 3
Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl for the balsamic dressing.

Step 4
Stir brown rice and balsamic dressing into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.

Step 5
Top brown rice and vegetables with feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

451
Calories
24g
Fat
55g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 451
% Daily Value *
Total Fat24g 30%
Saturated Fat4g 22%
Cholesterol9mg 3%
Sodium273mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate55g 20%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars12g
Protein7g
Vitamin C21mg 106%
Calcium92mg 7%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium325mg 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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