Mediterranean Rice Salad
- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 cup Brown Rice, long grain 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 4 medium Zucchini, baby 0.3 tbsp Basil 1 tsp Oregano, ground 4 cup, shredded or chopped Iceberg Lettuce (salad) 2 cup Spinach, fresh 2 serving Black Olives, Black Pearls, medium pitted, 5 olivesGarlic Herb Dressing: 1 clove Garlic5 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil .50 fl oz Lemon Juice .50 tsp Chervil, dried .50 tsp Marjoram, dried .50 tsp Thyme, ground .50 tsp Salt 1 dash Pepper, black
Prepare the rice:
In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup rice with 21/2 cups water and 1 tablespoon safflower oil, bring to a boil, stir gently. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 40 minutes. Remove from heat without lifting cover. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before lifting cover.
Prepare the zucchini:
Heat oil in wok or large skillet. Add zucchini slices, and toss in oil. Sprinkle with water and continue tossing for several minutes until zucchini turns a brighter color. Add basil and oregano. Toss gently and set aside.
Garlic Herb Dressing:
Place all ingredients for dressing in a bowl, and whip with fork or whisk, or combine ingredients in food processor.
Assemble the Salad:
Wash and dry lettuce, and break into bite-size pieces, and combine in large bowl with spinach. Add rice, zucchini, olives, and dressing. Toss well to combine all flavors.
Serving Size: serves 2
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LORETTWELCH.
In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup rice with 21/2 cups water and 1 tablespoon safflower oil, bring to a boil, stir gently. Simmer, covered, over low heat for 40 minutes. Remove from heat without lifting cover. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before lifting cover.
Prepare the zucchini:
Heat oil in wok or large skillet. Add zucchini slices, and toss in oil. Sprinkle with water and continue tossing for several minutes until zucchini turns a brighter color. Add basil and oregano. Toss gently and set aside.
Garlic Herb Dressing:
Place all ingredients for dressing in a bowl, and whip with fork or whisk, or combine ingredients in food processor.
Assemble the Salad:
Wash and dry lettuce, and break into bite-size pieces, and combine in large bowl with spinach. Add rice, zucchini, olives, and dressing. Toss well to combine all flavors.
Serving Size: serves 2
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LORETTWELCH.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 528.5
- Total Fat: 45.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 717.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 30.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 5.3 g
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