Mediterranean Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
    1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
    2 1/2 cups water
    1 cup drained canned French style green beans
    1 cup pitted black olives
    1 roasted red pepper, drained and diced
    1 green bell pepper, diced
    1 dill pickle spear, diced
    2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
    3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
    1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Preparation
    Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice, and cook until lightly browned. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all liquid has been absorbed.
    In a large bowl, mix the green beans, olives, red pepper, green pepper, pickle, tomatoes, and garlic. Toss with the rice. Sprinkle with vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour, or until completely cooled, before serving.

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