Greek Rice Salad

Nancy's Pantry's Note:

Found this recipe on the web. Sounds like it would be a great potluck or party salad.

• Total Time: 21 mins
• Prep Time: 1 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 3 cups cooked rice
• 2 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped (reserve marinade from artichoke hearts)
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 (2 ounce) can black olives, sliced (drained)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
• lettuce leaf

Directions:

1. Combine cooked rice, chopped artichoke hearts, tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and lemon pepper in a large covered bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour prior to serving.
2. Just before serving, drizzle the reserved artichoke marinade over salad, toss to blend, then spoon onto a lettuce-lined salad platter. Prep time includes refrigeration time.

Reviews

[JackieOhNo!]

This is a delicious salad that is so nutritious too! I made this almost as posted but, since I was packing this to take for my lunch and not serving on a bed of lettuce, I just added the marinade with the artichoke hearts and all the other ingredients. I also used brown and wild rice, which made is seem even healthier! Thanks for sharing this delicious salad. It would also make a great side dish, but it works well as lunch too!

[Alisa Lea]

I made this last weekend as a side dish and it was a nice change from the usual. I think next time I'll try brown rice instead.

[Cooking Fool ~ Dave]

Great salad to have with our grilled steaks. I love Feta and it goes so well in a salad. We really liked this and will have it again!