Mediterranean Pilaf Salad

 
Original
Meatless
Plate with prepared recipe

Ingredients

  1. 1 package (6.09 oz.) NEAR EAST® Original Rice Pilaf
  2. 1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  3. 2 tablespoons pitted kalamata olives, sliced
  4. 1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
  5. 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  6. 1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
  7. 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
  8. 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

Preparation Instructions

  1. Prepare Original Rice Pilaf according to package directions using broth instead of water. While pilaf cooks, prepare vinaigrette (recipe below); set aside.
  2. Remove cooked pilaf from heat. Stir in vinaigrette.
  3. Stir olives, parsley, green onion and pine nuts into pilaf. Gently stir in feta and tomatoes. Serve warm or at room temperature. If desired, refrigerate and serve slightly chilled.
Makes 4
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
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Variations

Regular chicken broth, vegetable broth or water can be substituted for the reduced-sodium chicken broth.

Cooking Notes

Vinaigrette: Combine 1 tablespoon each olive oil and Dijon mustard, 1/2 tablespoon each red wine vinegar and lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin in small bowl. Whisk to blend completely.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 290; Calories from Fat: 110; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 4.5g; Cholesterol: 20mg; Sodium: 950mg; Total Carbs: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Protein: 8g;