Greek-Inspired Rice Salad
Ingredients List
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1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
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2 ½ cups water
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1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
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¼ cup lemon juice
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2 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
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1 ½ cups diced English cucumbers
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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⅓ cup diced red onion
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¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
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¼ cup chopped fresh mint
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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1 teaspoon lemon zest
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½ teaspoon minced garlic
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking Instructions
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Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until the rice is soft and the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff the rice with a fork occasionally while it cools.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the avocado with lemon juice. Add the chopped tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, onions, olives, mint leaves, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine the ingredients evenly.
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Carefully fold in the cooled rice, mixing it gently with the other ingredients. Serve immediately, or chill for up to an hour. Note that the salad should be eaten within a day, as the tomatoes and cucumber will release moisture, causing the salad to become watery.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 224 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 5g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 224 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 304mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 5g | 9% |
| Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium 73mg | 6% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 310mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5