Tomato Basil Cucumber Salad With Feta Cheese And Brown Rice Recipes

BROWN RICE, TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the rice. Add the tomatoes and basil. Mix well and check the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

RICE SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Return saucepan to medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon oil and rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until nutty and golden in places, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir once, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Transfer rice to bowl with onion mixture; let cool about 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cucumbers, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in cheese, parsley, and mint; serve.

TOMATO CUCUMBER FETA SALAD RECIPE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together dressing ingredients: 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, pressed garlic cloves, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper and 1/4 tsp cumin.
• In a large mixing bowl, add prepared salad ingredients: chopped tomatoes, sliced cucumber, feta cheese crumbles, sliced red onion and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
• Just before serving, drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt if desired.

TOMATO, BASIL, AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss together the tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, basil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and feta cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

TOMATO FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half and place them in a large bowl. Add the onion, vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, basil, and parsley and toss well. Dice the feta in 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes, crumbling it as little as possible. Gently fold it into the salad and serve at room temperature.

TOMATO AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a salad bowl. Stir in cherry tomatoes, shallot, feta cheese, and basil.

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TOMATO BASIL CUCUMBER SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE AND BROWN RICE

Steps:

• 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.
• In a large bowl add cooked rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, basil, and parsley; set aside.
• 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.
• Pour dressing mixture over rice bowl and combine. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

FETA, TOMATO, BASIL AND OLIVE SALAD

Steps:

• Cube the Feta.
• Quarter the cherry tomatoes.
• Slice the olives.
• Chop the basil.
• Mix in a mixing bowl.
• Sprinkle with olive oil.
• salt and pepper to taste.
• If possible, let it stand for 15 minutes to an hour or so before serving, but its great either way!