TOMATO BASIL CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE

Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad With Feta Cheese image

Provided by Patsy Fowler

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c long grain brown rice
1 medium cucumber , deseeded and cut into bite size pieces (peel the skin if desired)
2 large tomatoes, cubed
8 oz feta cheese, cubed
1/4 c basil, chopped
1/4 c parsley, chopped
1 medium lemon
2 Tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cracked black pepper
1/4 c olive oil, extra virgin

Steps:

1. 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.
2. in a large bowl add cooked rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, basil and parsley, set aside.
3. 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.
4. pour dressing mixture over rice bowl and combine. serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.