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  • French Rice Salad

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    French Rice Salad
    Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Servings: 6
    by Nancy Miyasaki
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    This is a light and flavorful as a main dish or side dish. It's a perfect side for any grilled meat or fish.

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
    • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
    • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
    • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
    • 2 cups chopped spinach leaves
    • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
    • 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup chopped green onion
    • 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
    • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

    Directions

    1. In a saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and the rice. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
    2. In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, pepper, pepper flakes, and remaining tsp. salt.
    3. Add rice to dressing and toss to combine. Add spinach, toss, and let sit until no longer steaming, about 20 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Serve at room temperature or cold.

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    Reviews

    • John Spottiswood
      John Spottiswood
      This was light and tasty. I'd recommend it...especailly on a warm summer evening!
      • Sherwin Faden
        Sherwin Faden
        It was very light and flavorful. It had a refreshing tartness to it. I had it for dinner but think it better for lunch. It might go well in vermicelli wraps. It made me think of a picnic. I think it has a complex taste and am not sure how well it would be received by young children.
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        • Jason Freund
          Jason Freund
          Great dish! The recipe worked perfectly, except I thought the feta overpowered it a little in my dish, so next time I will cut back on that part. In regards to kids (comment below) -- they didn't go for it, but the adults wanted seconds.

          Comments

          • ShaleeDP
            ShaleeDP
            I enjoy veggies in my meals... everytime. This looks good to try.
            • Linda Hanson
              Linda Hanson
              This was really yummy and flavorful. I loved the fresh veggies mixed in! Very tasty!

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