READY IN 35 mins

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." — BENADAM

Directions

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.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 35 mins

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Jul 07, 2008

This was easy to prepare and was very popular. Great prepared a day in advance, and left-overs were still good the day after the party. I whizzed up the garlic in the dressing to prevent anyone chewing on lumps of garlic. I think it helped blend the flavour too.

—Daisychain

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Nov 02, 2010

I don't have much experience with Mediterranean salads but I was a bit dissapointed with this one. It lacked something. I added more vinegar and oil, added oregano, salt, pepper... and still it lacked something... I added feta cheese... still lacked something. Maybe a little lemon juice and flat leave parsley or basil. I didn't add the pickle b/c I didn't have it and I didn't see it fitting into the mediterranean concept. Was the pickle the secret ingredient? Over all, not bad experience, but not super either.

—Cooking princess

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May 01, 2007

Enjoyed this with Barbequed Greek chicken, pitas and hummus. Thanks

—Sadie

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Apr 07, 2011

This was okay, nothing spectacular. I too left out the pickle since I did not have any on hand. It really must be the secret ingredient. I don't think I'll make this again, but it was fun to try something new.

—MBKRH

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Nutrition

Calories
229 kcal
11%

Carbohydrates
31.9 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
9.7 g
15%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
3.6 g
7%

Sodium
607 mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Mediterranean Rice Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 229
** Calories from Fat: 87

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 9.7g 15 %
** Saturated Fat 1.4g 7 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 607mg 24 %
** Potassium 150mg 4 %
** Total Carbohydrates 31.9g 10 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
** Protein 3.6g 7 %
** Sugars 1.9g
** Vitamin A 11 %
** Vitamin C 41 %
** Calcium 6 %
** Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 12 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 34 %

* 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.