Mediterranean Tomato Rice Salad With Feta And Dill Recipes

GREEK RICE SALAD

Greek Rice Salad image

Delicious. The avocado makes the dressing a little creamy, though feel free to leave it out if you wish. Best made the same day you are going to serve it.

Provided by Audrey Noland

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked long grain brown rice
2 ½ cups water
1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced
¼ cup lemon juice
2 vine-ripened tomatoes, diced
1 ½ cups diced English cucumbers
⅓ cup diced red onion
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes; remove from heat and allow to cool, fluffing occasionally with a fork.
Toss the avocado and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, mint, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl; lightly toss the mixture until evenly combined. Fold the cooled rice gently into the mixture. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour; the salad does not last well for more than a day as the tomato and cucumber begin to release their juices and the salad becomes watery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 304.2 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MEDITERRANEAN TOMATO SALAD

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Simple Mediterranean tomato salad with feta, red onions, and fresh herbs, and finished with a bright citrus dressing of citrus and extra virgin olive oil.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 to 7 medium ripe tomatoes, (sliced into wedges (on-the-vine tomatoes or heirloom tomatoes preferred) )
1 medium red onion, (halved, then thinly sliced)
3 garlic cloves, (minced)
1 cup packed chopped fresh parsley leaves, (chopped )
1 cup packed chopped fresh dill, (chopped)
2 1/2 tsp ground sumac
Kosher salt, (to your liking)
Black pepper, (to your liking)
1 lemon, (juice of)
2 tsp white wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Feta cheese, (to your liking, optional )

Steps:

In a large salad or mixing bowl, add the tomatoes, onions, fresh herbs and garlic.
Add sumac, kosher salt and a generous sprinkle of freshly ground pepper. Add lemon juice, white wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil. Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Top with large pieces of quality feta cheese (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.3 kcal, Sugar 1.4 g, Fat 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Carbohydrate 5.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ORZO WITH FETA, TOMATOES, AND DILL

Orzo with Feta, Tomatoes, and Dill image

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories Cheese Pasta Tomato Side Picnic Vegetarian Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Dinner Lunch Feta Summer Family Reunion Healthy Potluck Noodle Dill Gourmet Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped dill
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 cup orzo
1 1/2 cups crumbled feta (6 ounces)

Steps:

Toss together oil, tomatoes, dill, zest, and 1/2 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a large serving bowl. Let stand at least ten minutes
Meanwhile, cook orzo in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (1 1/2 tablespoons salt for 4 quarts water) until al dente
Drain orzo and toss with tomato mixture. Add feta and toss again.

RICE SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, AND FETA

Rice Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Feta image

In this fresh take on tabbouleh, trade bulgur for brown rice, then toss with heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, mint, and feta. A couple spoonfuls of sherry vinegar tie it all together.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
3 cloves garlic, minced (2 tablespoons)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice
1 pound small heirloom or cherry tomatoes, halved (3 cups)
3 medium Kirby cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and sliced crosswise (3 cups)
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
8 ounces feta, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped if large
1 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped if large

Steps:

Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Return saucepan to medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon oil and rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until nutty and golden in places, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir once, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Transfer rice to bowl with onion mixture; let cool about 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cucumbers, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in cheese, parsley, and mint; serve.