Greek Brown Rice Salad
Greek Brown Rice Salad
1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
1 cup cherry tomatoes roasted or fresh see below for directions on roasting
1 cup cucumber diced
1/2 cup scallions minced
1/2 cup corn fresh, frozen, leftover grilled, etc.
1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1 Zest and juice of lemon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried mint
2 cloves garlic grated
Salt and pepper to taste
If you'd like to roast your tomatoes, cut them in half and layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle in olive oil and some salt and pepper, then roast in the oven at 400 for 30 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine brown rice with tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, scallions, corn, feta and olives. Stir in lemon juice, zest, olive oil, oregano, mint, garlic, salt and pepper. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Serve and enjoy!
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