RICE SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND FETA CHEESE

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This is a light, refreshing summer salad. The mix of flavors is really delicious. The cooking time includes cooking the rice and chilling the salad.

Provided by Paula A

Categories     White Rice

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups cooked rice
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed well and drained (garbanzos)
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
2/3 cup roasted red pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill
3 scallions, very thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (or more, to taste)
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine the rice, chickpeas, feta cheese, peppers, parsley, dill,.
  • and scallions in a large bowl and toss well.
  • Whisk all the dressing ingredients.
  • Pour the dressing on the rice mixture and mix.
  • thoroughly.
  • Let sit at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10, Sodium 391, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.4

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