Mediterranean Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• ½ cup chopped kalamata olives
• ½ cup chopped green onion
• 2 cups chopped spinach leaves
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¹/₃ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
• + 7 more ingredients
• • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ¹/₈ to 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced

1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add 1/2 tsp. salt and the rice. Turn heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. 2. In a large bowl, whisk lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, pepper, pepper flake...

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