GREEK BROWN RICE SALAD

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This salad has a little taste of Greece. The creamy feta, crunchy cucumber, and salty olives bring out delicious flavors in this salad. Entertaining doesn't get any easier than this. Serve it up with lamb, pork, or chicken. If your guest is vegetarian, you can serve this as a main.

Provided by Only Gluten Free Recipes

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cucumber, diced
1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup cooked gluten-free brown rice
1 (4 ounce) package crumbled feta cheese
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
½ cup chopped red onion
½ cup sliced Kalamata olives
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cucumber, chickpeas, rice, feta, tomatoes, onion, and olives in a bowl.
  • Whisk parsley, lemon juice, garlic, basil, and olive oil together in a bowl. Stir dressing into the rice mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Let the salad rest for 1 hour before serving to allow rice to absorb the flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 16.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 733.7 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

Deejay Abiabhiskek
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5 stars!


Roy Colston
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I highly recommend this salad. It's a delicious and healthy dish that everyone will love.


Ganiw Mariski
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. It's even better the next day.


Peter Miller
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I love that this salad is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor.


Bill Yarbro
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for picnics and potlucks.


Raj Rani
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I'm not usually a big fan of brown rice, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Munmmad Sajid
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


MatheoHans
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I love the鮮やかな color of this salad. It's so inviting.


Zozi Zizo
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This salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and even grilled chicken to it and it's always delicious.


IAMGAMER2. 0 SAVAGE-KING
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


Mariam Otto
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This salad was a hit at my last party. Everyone loved it!


Jennifer Still
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I'm a big fan of Greek food and this salad is no exception. It's full of flavor and the dressing is to die for.


Maxiii Omg
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Fatima sheikh
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This Greek brown rice salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing, and the dressing is just the right amount of tangy and flavorful.