Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

Mediterranean Brown Rice Salad

My stepmom and I have been making this craveable Mediterranean-style brown rice salad with veggies and feta forever. It's the perfect vegetarian dish!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
45 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
451 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Top brown rice and vegetables with feta cheese before serving.
Step 2
Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
Step 3
Combine bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a bowl.
Step 4
Whisk oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl.
Step 5
Stir brown rice and dressing into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1.5 cups uncooked brown rice
  • 0.25 sweet onion (such as Vidalia®), chopped
  • 0.25 cup chopped Kalamata olives
  • 1.25 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese

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