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Mediterranean Inspired Brown Rice Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes quartered
  • 1 large cucumber diced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 small red onion small diced
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled

Dressing:

  • 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsps freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • 1 clove of fresh garlic minced
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Rinse and cook your brown rice or quinoa according to the package directions.
  • Allow your cooked rice to cool down to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine your prepared spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, red bell peppers, red onions, feta cheese, kalamata olives, and rice. Gently stir to combine well.
  • In a small bowl combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, sea salt, and pepper. Whisk everything until emulsified.
  • Drizzle your dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Taste test and adjust as desired.
  • You can serve this chilled or enjoy it right away. Stays good in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Enjoy!