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TOMATO BASIL CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND BROWN RICE

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Make and share this Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad With Feta Cheese and Brown Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Simply Fresh Cooking

Categories Brown Rice

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice
1 cucumber, de-seeded and cut into bite-sized pieces (peel the skin if desired)
2 large tomatoes, cubed
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
1/4 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 lemon
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil (about 4 quarts). Add rice and boil for 30-40 minutes, or until rice is tender. Drain and rinse rice under cold water.
In a large bowl add cooked rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, basil, and parsley; set aside.
In a small mixing bowl add the juice of the lemon (discarding any seeds), vinegar, salt, and pepper. Slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking to make the dressing.
Pour dressing mixture over rice bowl and combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.3, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 505.5, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 10.5

BROWN RICE, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

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Categories Salad Herb Tomato Picnic Vegetarian Lunch Basil Summer Vegan Brown Rice Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups water
1 cup long-grain brown rice (such as Texmati)
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Steps:

Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Mix in rice and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl; fluff with fork and cool.
Whisk vinegar and sugar in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over rice. Add tomatoes and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

BROWN RICE, TOMATO & BASIL SALAD

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This recipe makes a delicious, satisfying and light salad for an office potluck or family get-together. It can also be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.-Ann Crawford, Goodyear, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked brown basmati rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups grape tomatoes, halved
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
6 ounces feta cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add tomatoes and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar., Place rice in a large bowl. Add tomato mixture, cheese, basil, olives, salt and pepper; toss gently to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 516mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.