Delicious and Refreshing Greek Rice Salad Recipe

This Greek Rice Salad is a perfect choice for hot summer days or as a side dish to accompany grilled meats. Made with fresh ingredients such as cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta cheese, and flavored with herbs and lemon juice, this salad is bursting with Mediterranean flavors. The addition of cooked rice makes it filling and satisfying. It's an easy-to-make recipe that can be prepared in just 30 minutes. Serve it chilled and enjoy a taste of Greece!

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked white rice
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the rice salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust the seasoning if needed.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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