Middle East Rice Salad

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 3 cups hot cooked rice
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¾ teaspoon seasoned pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon rosemary leaves, crushed
• ½ teaspoon ground oregano
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon mint leaves, crushed
• 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into small cubes (about ⅔ cup) (optional)

Procedures

1. Spoon rice into large mixing bowl.
2. Blend oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt, rosemary, oregano, garlic and mint; stir into rice. Cover; let cool.
3. Add zucchini, tomato and feta.
4. Serve at room temperature or chill before serving.