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Mediterranean Rice Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250
A fresh and flavorful rice salad packed with vegetables and a zesty lemon dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

  • 3 cups cooked basmati rice
  • 3 Persian cucumbers diced
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ red onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, roughly chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  • Combine rice, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and parsley in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients: olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine before serving.

Notes

Chill the salad for 30 minutes for best flavor.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Rice