SunRice

Mediterranean Red Rice Salad

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Prep time

15min

Cook time

60min

Looking for a tasty rice salad that is easy to make and is low in fat? Try out this delicious Mediterranean red rice salad that is packed with flavour!

Red Rice Microwave Pouch – 250g

Red Rice Microwave Pouch – 250g

SunRice Red Rice is beautifully nutty and vibrant in colour. This rice is a nutritious and delicious wholegrain rice which is gluten free as well as a source of protein, energy and fibre. Ready in only 90 seconds, this beautiful rice type is a great as a base for quick and easy meals, it is perfect for using in rice salads. The SunRice microwave range uses special heat technology and has no added colours, flavours or preservatives. SunRice, proudly Australian owned since 1950. Perfect for any occassions. All rice is naturally gluten free.

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Ingredients to serve:

This recipe was originally designed for 4 people. Amended serving sizes for 1, 2, 6, and 8 people are intended to serve as general guidance only. Cooking times may need to be adjusted to suit your amended serving size.

  • 1½ cup SunRice Red Rice (rinsed)

  • 3 Lebanese Cucumbers (halved lengthways)

  • 4 Vine Ripened Tomatoes (quartered)

  • 1 Red Capsicum (halved, deseeded)

  • 1 Small Red Onion (diced)

  • 200 g Kalamata Olives (pitted)

  • ½ cup Flat-Leaf Parsley Leaves (chopped)

  • ½ Lemon (to serve)

  • cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • 1 Lemon (juiced)

  • 2 tsp Honey

  • 1 Small Garlic Clove (crushed)

Red Rice

Characteristics

Chewy

Chewy

Nutty

Nutty

Medium

Medium

Photo of Mediterranean Red Rice Salad

Method

  • Cook the rice following absorption instructions on the packet, remove from the heat, spoon into a colander. Refresh rice in cold water, set aside in colander to drain really well.

  • Use a small teaspoon to scrape out the seeds from the cucumbers. Chop cucumbers, tomatoes, and capsicum into even size pieces, about 11/2cm in size and place into a large bowl. Add the olives, parsley and rice. Season with salt and pepper and stir gently to combine.

  • To make dressing; combine all the ingredients in a screw-top jar, season with salt and pepper and shake well to combine.

  • Pour the dressing over the salad, stir to combine. Serve with lemon.

    Tip: To save time, you can replace dressing with purchased greek salad dressing or serve with barbecue lamb skewers.

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