Mediterranean Rice Salad

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

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 229 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.