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Mediterranean Rice Salad
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups peeled, chopped cucumber
1 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups water
1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pitted, slivered kalamata olives
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
1 (4-ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
1 (2-ounce) jar diced pimiento, drained
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
6 lettuce leaves (optional)
Directions:
1. Sprinkle cucumber with 1 teaspoon salt; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Rinse well.
2. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in rice and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Combine cucumber, rice, olives, and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Combine olive oil, vinegar, and pepper in a small bowl, stirring well with a wire whisk. Pour olive oil mixture over rice mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill. Serve on lettuce leaves, if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com