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Feta and Mint Rice Salad

Feta and Mint Rice Salad prepared dish

This refreshing feta and mint rice salad combines fluffy rice with tangy feta cheese and aromatic mint for a delightful side dish or light meal. Perfect for warm weather, it can be served chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy the vibrant flavors and textures that make this dish a favorite at gatherings!

This recipe is mediterranean style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include feta cheese, fresh mint, long-grain rice, lemon juice.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 150 g feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1 cup fresh mint (chopped)
  • 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the long-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and water, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
  4. Remove the rice from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, crumbled feta cheese, chopped mint, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  7. Serve the salad warm, at room temperature, or chilled.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 290
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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