Mediterranean Rice Bowl
A vibrant and flavorful rice bowl packed with fresh Mediterranean ingredients, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Basmati Rice
- 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Cucumber diced
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and halved
- 0.25 cup Red Onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
- 0.5 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
Lemon-Herb Dressing
- 0.25 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 clove Garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper for the dressing. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked basmati rice, rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, halved Kalamata olives, and thinly sliced red onion.
- Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine.
- Divide the mixture among four bowls. Top each bowl with fresh chopped parsley and crumbled feta cheese.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
This recipe can be customized with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients. Consider adding grilled chicken, shrimp, or a dollop of hummus for extra protein and flavor.