tomato basil cucumber salad with feta cheese

Name: Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad With Feta Cheese
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) long grain brown rice; 1 medium cucumber , deseeded and cut into bite size pieces (peel the skin if desired); 2 large tomatoes, cubed; 8 ounce(s) feta cheese, cubed; 1/4 cup(s) basil, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) parsley, chopped; 1 medium lemon; 2 tablespoon(s) rice vinegar or white vinegar; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cracked black pepper; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil, extra virgin

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Patsy Fowler

Anderson, SC

Updated on Jul 26, 2012

here is a great salad to have as is or to serve with any meal

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 40 Min

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups long grain brown rice
1 medium cucumber , deseeded and cut into bite size pieces (peel the skin if desired)
2 large tomatoes, cubed
8 ounces feta cheese, cubed
1/4 cup basil, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1 medium lemon
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin

How To Make tomato basil cucumber salad with feta cheese

Step 1

bring a large pot of water to a boil (about 4 quarts). add rice and boil for 30-40 minutes, or until rice is tender. drain and rinse rice under cold water.

Step 2

in a large bowl add cooked rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, basil and parsley, set aside.
Step 3

in a small mixing bowl add the juice of the lemon (discarding any seeds)vinegar, salt and pepper. slowly pour in the olive oil while whisking to make the dressing.
Step 4

pour dressing mixture over rice bowl and combine. serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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