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Mediterranean Rice Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Rice Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 tsp 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 tsp fresh oregano, minced
1/4 tsp 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:

In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp. 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.
In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, pepper, pepper flakes, and remaining tsp. salt.
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.
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1391.84 Kcal (5827 kJ)
Calories from fat	1157.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	128.59g	198%
Cholesterol	133.5mg	45%
Sodium	6219.34mg	259%
Potassium	927.6mg	20%
Total Carbs	30.71g	10%
Sugars	15.73g	63%
Dietary Fiber	5.62g	22%
Protein	25.07g	50%
Vitamin C	170.3mg	284%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	54.5mg	303%
Calcium	875.2mg	88%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	169.07 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat	140.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.62g	198%
Cholesterol	16.22mg	45%
Sodium	755.48mg	259%
Potassium	112.68mg	20%
Total Carbs	3.73g	10%
Sugars	1.91g	63%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	22%
Protein	3.05g	50%
Vitamin C	20.7mg	284%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	99%
Iron	6.6mg	303%
Calcium	106.3mg	88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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