Warm Greek-Style Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 red bell peppers or 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 1/4 ounces kalamata olives or 2 1/4 ounces other brine-cured black olives, pitted and halved
8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled,plus
extra feta cheese, cubed,for garnish
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
2 -4 tablespoons fresh parsley or 2 -4 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
salt
pepper
diced cucumber, to garnish

Preparation

Cook rice till tender.
Drain and rinse under hot water.
Drain again.
Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, mustard, salt and pepper.
Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, feta, cheese, capers and parsley.
Stir to coat.
Toss along with the rice in a large bowl.
Garnish individual servings with feta cheese and diced cucumbers.