Rice Salad
📜 Collection: Patsy Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Salads A vibrant and hearty cold salad combining white and wild rices, creamy feta, beans, and a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for gatherings and easily made ahead of time.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | None | 1 hour | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Wire whisk
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Cups | Rice | Cooked |
| 1 Cup | Wild Rice | Cooked |
| 1 Cup (4 oz) | Feta Cheese | Crumbled |
| ½ Cup | Red Onion | Chopped |
| ⅓ Cup | Green Bell Pepper | Chopped |
| ⅓ Cup | Red Bell Pepper | Chopped |
| ⅓ Cup | Yellow Bell Pepper | Chopped |
| ¼ Cup | Parsley | Chopped fresh |
| ¼ Cup | Black Olives | Sliced |
| ¼ Cup | Green Olives | Sliced |
| 2 Tbsp | Capers | Drained |
| 1 (15 oz) Can | Cannellini Beans or White Beans | Drained and rinsed |
Dressing Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Tbsp | White Wine Vinegar | None |
| 2 Tbsp | Water | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Extra-Virgin Olive Oil | None |
| 1 Tsp | Dijon Mustard | None |
| ½ Tsp | Salt | None |
| 1 Clove | Garlic | Minced |
| ¼ Tsp | Pepper | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine the Salad Base
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups cooked Rice, 1 cup cooked Wild Rice, 1 cup crumbled Feta Cheese, ½ cup chopped Red Onion, ⅓ cup chopped Green Bell Pepper, ⅓ cup chopped Red Bell Pepper, ⅓ cup chopped Yellow Bell Pepper, ¼ cup chopped fresh Parsley, ¼ cup sliced Black Olives, ¼ cup sliced Green Olives, 2 tbsp Capers, and 1 15 oz can Cannellini Beans.
Step 2: Toss the Salad
- Toss the mixture well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 3: Prepare the Dressing
- In a separate small bowl, combine 3 tbsp White Wine Vinegar, 2 tbsp Water, 1 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, 1 tsp Dijon Mustard, ½ tsp Salt, 1 clove minced Garlic, and ¼ tsp Pepper.
Step 4: Whisk and Dress
- Stir the dressing well with a wire whisk until emulsified, then pour it over the rice mixture.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
- Toss well until the dressing is fully incorporated, then cover and chill in the refrigerator until flavors meld.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Toss gently before serving.
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