How to Make Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and flavorful dish to add to your recipe collection? Look no further than this delicious Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad. Packed with fresh, colorful ingredients and dressed in a tangy vinaigrette, this salad is a perfect addition to any summer meal or potluck gathering. Whether you are serving it as a side dish or as a main course, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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.
  • Combine red bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a bowl.
  • Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl for the balsamic dressing.
  • Stir brown rice and balsamic dressing into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Top brown rice and vegetables with feta cheese before serving.
  • Nutrition

    451 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 273mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 92mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 325mg