MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

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This recipe makes a very flavorful chilled side salad filled with rice and vegetables, and dressed with oil and vinegar.

Provided by BENADAM

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
2 ½ cups water
1 cup drained canned French style green beans
1 cup pitted black olives
1 roasted red pepper, drained and diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 dill pickle spear, diced
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice, and cook until lightly browned. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all liquid has been absorbed.
  • In a large bowl, mix the green beans, olives, red pepper, green pepper, pickle, tomatoes, and garlic. Toss with the rice. Sprinkle with vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour, or until completely cooled, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 606.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

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