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Mediterranean Rice Salad With Herbs And Feta
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5 from 26 votes

Mediterranean Cold Rice Salad With Herbs And Feta

This Mediterranean cold rice salad recipe is tossed with fresh herbs, lemon and feta for a light and healthy vegetarian side or main dish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 can cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh oregano finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh chives minced
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring water, rice and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and cook for about 40 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Let stand covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Cool to room temperature.
  • In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and herbs. Toss over cooked, cooled rice. Add beans and feta, mixing just until combined.
  • Season to taste.
  • Can be served at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

  • White rice can be substituted for the brown rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 610mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 1mg