WILD RICE AND FETA SALAD

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This salad tastes great both warm and chilled. The dried cranberries work really well with the tangy cheese.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces long grain and wild rice blend
14 ounces garbanzo beans, drained
4 ounces dried cranberries
1 red onion, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
7 ounces feta cheese
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice and boil according to the pack instructions, adding the garbanzo beans for the final 4 minutes.
  • Drain and allow to cool a little, then mix through the cranberries and onion.
  • Whisk together the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning to make a dressing.
  • Toss with the rice mixture, then pile onto a large serving plate.
  • Crumble over the feta and scatter with the parsley.
  • Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.8, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 886.4, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 4.7, Protein 12.9

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