Best Mediterranean Rice Salad Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and pour enough cold water on top of the cooked rice to cover it. Stir to cool. Drain well; transfer rice into a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with herb salt.
• Mix capers, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl; add to rice. Mix in zucchini, carrots, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine rice and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, place vinegars, garlic, pepper and salt in bowl and whisk together. While whisking, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Stir in basil., Place spinach in a large bowl; add cooked rice. Stir in tomatoes, green onions and dressing; toss until spinach is wilted. Gently stir in feta. Loosely cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until cold.

MEDITERRANEAN BROWN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
• Combine red bell pepper, peas, raisins, onion, and olives in a bowl.
• Whisk vegetable oil, vinegar, and mustard together in a separate bowl for the balsamic dressing.
• Stir brown rice and balsamic dressing into vegetable mixture. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Top brown rice and vegetables with feta cheese before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 10 cups of water to a boil.
• Stir in 1 tblsp salt.
• Add the rice and cook uncovered over medium heat until al dente, about 15 minutes.
• Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water and drain again.
• Place the rice in a large serving bowl.
• Bring a saucepan of salted water to a boil and stir in 1 tblsp of the lemon juice.
• Add the shrimp and cook until opaque, about 1 ½ minutes.
• Drain the shrimp.
• Transfer to a work surface and chop into small pieces.
• Toss the rice with ¼ cup of th e oil and the remaining 3 tblsps lemon juice.
• Add the shrimp, tomatoes, fennel, scallions, dill and garlic; toss.
• Add up to 1 tblsp more of oil.
• Season with salt and crushed red pepper.
• Let stand for at least 20 minutes before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 teaspoons 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 toos to combine. Serve at room temperature or cold.

COOL MEDITERRANEAN RICE PILAF SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice pilaf according to package directions, using spice pack and omitting oil or butter. While rice is cooking, combine hearts of palm, sundried tomatoes, olives, plum tomatoes and scallions in a large bowl. When rice pilaf is finished cooking, uncover, remove from heat, and let cool, for several minutes. Add to vegetables in the bowl. Add chicken (opt.), oil and vinegar and toss. Serve warm or at room temperature.

MEDITERRANEAN SHRIMP & RICE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Whisk dressing ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Combine ingredients 1-5 in a large mixing bowl. Mix vinaigrette with rice and salad. On a large salad platter, plate up salad and top with shrimp.

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice, and cook until lightly browned. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all liquid has been absorbed.
• In a large bowl, mix the green beans, olives, red pepper, green pepper, pickle, tomatoes, and garlic. Toss with the rice. Sprinkle with vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour, or until completely cooled, before serving.

MEDITERRANEAN BARLEY RICE SALAD

Steps:

• In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook barley until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain well. Let stand for 10 minutes to dry. Transfer to large bowl.
• Meanwhile, in a separate saucepan, bring 1 1/2 cups salted water to boil. Add rice; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until tender and no liquid remains, about 15 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add to barley mixture; let cool.
• Cut tomatoes in half; add to barley mixture. Cut onion, red pepper, and cucumber into 1 inch chunks, add to barley, tossing to combine.
• Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper, pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 30 minutes up to 24 hours.
• To serve, stir in spinach and feta cheese.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine vinegar,olive oil, pepper and minced garlic in a small bowl.
• Set dressing aside.
• Combine rice and remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Add dressing.
• Stir until well blended.

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice approz. 10-12 min.-remove from heat, covered & let stand. Transfer rice & remaining liquid to large mixing bowl-let stand until all liquid is absorbed. Combine salad dressings with 1 1/2-2 tsps. crushed Basil Leaves Stir into cooked rice Cover & chill overnight Fold in broccoli, cauliflower,peas, onions, olives & pimento just before serving. P.S. You can add or subtract any of the vegetables & add your own favorites. Don't like Caesar dressing? Omit it and just use a spicy Italian or Greek salad dressing

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Place hot rice in large bowl.
• Combine oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, salt, rosemary, and pepper in small jar or blender.
• Shake or blend well and pour over rice. Toss lighlty.
• Cover and let cool. Add remaining ingredients.
• Serve at room temperature or chilled.