Mapillai Samba Grain Salad
Course:
Salad / Light Meal
Cuisine:
Mediterranean / Fusion
Type of Rice Used:
Mapillai Samba
Difficulty:
Easy
Servings:
2
Prep Time:
6 hours (soaking)
Cooking Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
6 hours 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- Mapillai Samba Rice – ¾ cup
- Cherry Tomatoes – ½ cup (halved)
- Cucumber – ½ cup (diced)
- Olives – ¼ cup
- Feta – ¼ cup (crumbled)
Dressing:
- Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
- Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
- Dried Oregano – ½ tsp
- Salt and Pepper – to taste
Instructions for Mapillai Samba Grain Salad:
Preparation:
- Soak and cook rice until al dente. Cool completely.
- Chop all vegetables.
Cooking Process:
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice, veggies, feta and olives.
- Add dressing and toss gently.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve chilled for summer lunches.
- Great as a side or stand-alone dish.
Pro Tips:
- Add chopped basil or mint for freshness.
- Use grilled halloumi as variation to feta.