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    Greek Rice Salad Recipe with Lemon Vinaigrette

    Published: Jul 2, 2018 · Modified: Jul 8, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 1 Comment

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    The perfect potluck salad! This easy rice salad recipe has all of the flavors of your favorite Greek salad and it comes together in just 15 minutes. 125 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    The perfect potluck salad! This easy rice salad recipe has all of the flavors of your favorite Greek salad. 125 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #salad #rice #healthy #cleaneating

    Greek Rice Salad Recipe with Lemon Vinaigrette

    If we're heading to a potluck barbecue, chances are that I'm toting along some sort of summer salad, like this easy Greek Rice Salad. I'm an equal opportunity salad lover and am constantly switching up my "Top 5" list between pasta salads (like my Primavera Pasta Salad or Chicken Pasta Salad), slaws (like my Asian Cucumber & Jicama Slaw or Healthy BLT Slaw), or green salads (like my Ultimate Summer Salad).

    This 15-minute Greek Rice Salad recipe is packed with veggies and tossed with a light lemon vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks! 125 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #glutenfree #salad #Greek #healthy #recipe

    Recipes like this cold rice salad are the best for potlucks because all of the ingredients can be prepped ahead of time, then combined and tossed with the dressing just before heading out the door. Because there aren't any greens, the salad doesn't wilt from the dressing, making a hardier option when you're traveling to your get-together. Have food, will travel.

    Tomatoes, diced cucumber, artichokes, olives and lemon vinaigrette on a wooden cutting board.

    Tips for making this rice salad recipe:

    • I opt for a brown rice salad for the added boost of fiber. Cook the brown rice, then fluff and allow to cool. If you're in a hurry, spread the rice on a large baking sheet so that it will cool quickly.
    • The dressing follows a pretty standard formula for vinaigrettes. Whisk the lemon juice with a touch agave nectar, salt, pepper and oregano, then slowly whisk in the olive oil. Alternatively, place all of the ingredients in a small mason jar. Tighten the lid and shake well to combine.
    • Chop all of the ingredients - cucumber, tomatoes artichokes and parsley- then toss with the cooked rice, feta cheese and vinaigrette.

    This healthy Greek-inspired brown rice salad recipe disappeared in a flash! So many flavors with so little effort. 125 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP

    Other healthy potluck salad recipes:

    Primavera Pasta Salad with Shrimp {Cookin' Canuck}
    Cucumber Salad Recipe with Dill Yogurt Dressing {Cookin' Canuck}
    Thai Quinoa Salad {Foodiecrush}
    Garlicky Orange Kale Salad {She Wears Many Hats}

    The perfect potluck salad! This easy rice salad recipe has all of the flavors of your favorite Greek salad. 125 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #salad #rice #healthy #cleaneating

    Greek Rice Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

    The perfect potluck salad! This easy rice salad recipe has all of the flavors of your favorite Greek salad. 125 calories and 4 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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    Course: Salads, Side Dishes
    Cuisine: Greek
    Keyword: Clean Eating, Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 3 Cups
    Calories: 125kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    The Salad:

    • 1 ¾ cup cooked brown rice
    • ½ English cucumber diced (about 1 ½ cups)
    • 20 grape tomatoes cut in half
    • 6 canned artichoke hearts quartered
    • 1 ounces Kalamata olives quartered (about ¼ cup)
    • 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
    • 2 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley

    The Dressing:

    • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon agave nectar
    • ½ teaspoon ground oregano
    • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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    Instructions

    The Salad:

    • In a serving bowl, combine the rice, cucumber, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olive, feta cheese and parsley.
    • Stir in the dressing. Serve.

    The Dressing:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, agave nectar, oregano, salt and pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 4 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 3 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.7g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 5.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.1g | Cholesterol: 3.3mg | Sodium: 239mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 1.7g
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Evelyn

        July 03, 2018 at 2:36 pm

        Looks so good! Have the rice cooking and will have this with dinner tonight.

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