Mediterranean Rice Salad
A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired rice salad perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 3 cups cooked basmati rice
- 3 pieces Persian cucumbers (diced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion red onion (finely diced)
- ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives (roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
For the Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine rice, cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives, and parsley in a large bowl.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
Notes
Chill before serving for best flavor.