Greek Chopped Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 medium tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta
• 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Combine rice and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Once cooked, spread the rice out on a plate to cool completely.
3. In a medium bowl, toss together the cooled rice, cucumber, onion, tomato, chickpeas, feta, olives, vinegar, oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Two quick steps are all it takes to prepare a fresh and healthy Greek-inspired rice salad.

(Authentic Royal)