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Mediterranean Style Rice Salad Bowls

March 31, 2017 By Kylee 22 Comments Last updated: September 17, 2019

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Delicious rice, tossed with a vinaigrette and topped with vegetables, these Mediterranean Style Rice Salad Bowls are a great make-ahead dinner, lunch or side! 

Mediterranean rice salad on white plate on tweed mat.

 

It’s gettin’ hot in herrrree, so…. oh. Never mind. How about some super easy, super yummy Rice Salad Bowls to beat the heat?

I HATE heating up my house when I want a good lunch or dinner in the summer. Having these Rice Salad Bowls in the fridge ready to go means i can spend more time in the pool with a margarita, than slaving over a hot stove trying to put a meal on the table.

 

Closeup of Mediterranean rice salad on white plate with tweed mat.

Veetee Dine-In

A few simple ingredients and you could have these TOO! I’ve partnered with Veetee Dine-In to bring you this yummy dish!

Closeup of Mediterranean rice salad on fork with more salad on white plate in background.

A brilliant short-cut, Veetee Dine-In Wholegrain Brown Rice with Quinoa is my go-to for healthier rice bowls. They take just 2 minutes in the microwave, meaning perfectly cooked rice every single time. I love that! Also means I don’t need to fuss with using a saucepan and getting the ratios of rice/water/time/heat absolutely perfect.

Overhead shot of Veetee Whole Grain Rice & Quinoa with individual Mediterranean rice salad ingredients on wood table.

Let’s do this!

For these Rice Bowls – I vent the lid of the rice package, cook for 2 minutes. Pull it out of the microwave, and cool overnight. When I want food – I just pour the dressing on and mix it , and top it with my favorite stuff, and … well, devour.

This recipe makes enough for one large serving, or two smaller ones. I recommend doubling it and taking it to work for lunch! You can do it “chopped” style too – just chop all the toppings into similar sized pieces and mix!

Overhead shot of Mediterranean rice salad in white bowl on wood table.

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Mediterranean Style Rice Salad Bowls

Delicious rice, tossed with a vinaigrette and topped with vegetables, these Mediterranean Style Rice Salad Bowls are a great make-ahead dinner, lunch or side!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 437kcal
Author: Kylee Cooks
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Ingredients

  • 9.9 oz Veetee Dine In Wholegrain Brown Rice & Quinoa
  • ½ cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
  • Olives whole, or sliced
  • Cherry or Grape Tomatoes halved
  • Cucumber sliced
  • Red onion sliced
  • Feta cheese crumbled

Instructions

  • Vent the lid of the rice package, and microwave for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from microwave and cool.
  • Pour the dressing (more or less to taste) onto the rice, and mix thoroughly.
  • Top with olives, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion – and sprinkle feta over the top.
  • Devour.

Nutrition

Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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Collage with Mediterranean rice salad in white bowl at top and overhead shot of individual rice salad ingredients on wood table at bottom.

 

Filed Under: Budget-Friendly, Gluten Free, Pasta/Rice, Sides, Vegetarian, Weeknight/Quick & Easy Tagged With: rice, salad

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Comments

  1. Kate

    April 3, 2017 at 9:57 am

    We’re doing a quinoa salad for dinner tonight. Great minds think alike.

    Reply
  2. Pam Wattenbarger

    April 3, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    This sounds like a yummy recipe for the summer months. I like light meals like this when it is hot outside.

    Reply
  3. Dene' V. Alexander

    April 3, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I have never been a huge fan of brown rice; however, when mixed with quinoa, it’s a home run!! Awesome photos!!

    Reply
  4. traditionallymodernfood

    April 3, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    V recntly started eating quinoa daily. I was looking for some ways to cook quinoa, flavours in your salad pulls my attention .

    Reply
  5. Veena Azmanov

    April 4, 2017 at 5:39 am

    I’ve been looking for new quinoa recipes and this look so cool with the rice in too.! Love the flavors.. Can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  6. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way

    April 4, 2017 at 9:15 am

    What a great looking salad. We love our quinoa and this is a nice variation with the rice. This would be as a complete summer dish.

    Reply
  7. Heather Seeley

    April 4, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    I love using quinoa and this recipe looks delicious!

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    • Heather Seeley

      April 6, 2017 at 9:10 am

      Just wanted to let you know I tried making this for me and my husband last night. It was so good! I had never tried Veetee Dine-In Brown Rice with Quinoa and it was so easy and tasted great! I will be making it again soon.

  8. Kelly @ Trial and Eater

    April 4, 2017 at 12:47 pm

    I agree with you, who wants to slave over a hot stove when it’s already hot outside? And more time for margaritas? We should be friends 😉

    Reply
  9. Adriana Lopez Martn

    April 4, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    Very nice option for a quick weekday dinner or lunch. Love the idea of using mediterranean flavors those are my favorite =)

    Reply
  10. Stephanie@ApplesforCJ

    April 4, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    This would be so perfect for the hot summer months coming up. I often have leftover rice in the fridge but never thought of making it into a salad.

    Reply
  11. Christine McMichael

    April 4, 2017 at 4:21 pm

    My husband and I love Medi food, so I know this salad would be delicious! So perfect for lunch or as a dinner side dish. Can’t wait to try it out soon!

    Reply
  12. Priya Srinivasan

    April 5, 2017 at 9:10 am

    This looks delicious, i once tried a rice salad bowl with lentils and chickpeas, would love to try with quinoa next time!

    Reply
  13. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago

    April 5, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Love the combo of rice and quinoa here. This would make a great lunch or light dinner!

    Reply
  14. Noel Lizotte

    April 5, 2017 at 5:51 pm

    There’s nothing better than a crisp cool salad when things heat up! This looks like a pretty salad, with the bonus of the rice in the bowl!

    Reply
  15. Heather

    April 5, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    Gorgeous! This is the perfect light meal to add some healthy into your day.. you chose the perfect flavors and textures to play off of each other and this is absolutely ideal for when the weather warms up and you looking for a quick, healthy lite meal to get you though your day

    Reply
  16. Byron Thomas

    April 6, 2017 at 5:47 am

    Well that seems easy enough! I’d be more prone to the chop it all up and stir it together method. That way, I get a bite of all of those ingredients in every single fork full. I’ve never heard of this Veetee rice before. I guess it’s similar to the pre-cooked minute rice??

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  17. Molly Kumar

    April 7, 2017 at 12:36 am

    Nothing like a quick bowl meal that the whole family would love and is easy and healthy. These look yummy and I’m so inspired by Mediterranean flavors these days that this fits our weekday meal option perfectly.

    Reply
  18. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    April 7, 2017 at 5:03 am

    Veetee rice seems to be new to me. I love Mediterranean flavors and this would be a lunch that I would love to make for myself. Looks awesome!

    Reply
  19. Little Cooking Tips

    May 7, 2019 at 6:32 am

    Awesome idea. Since this brand is not available here in Greece, what’s more-less the rice-quinoa ratio? 4:1? (Roughly)
    Thanx for the wonderful idea for a light meal.
    Mirella and Panos

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    • Kylee

      May 7, 2019 at 1:00 pm

      The veetee package is about 2 cups. Of which I’d estimate 1/2 cup is quinoa and 1 1/2 cups is brown rice. Hope that helps!

  20. Little Cooking Tips

    May 7, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    Thanx so much for clarifying! Much appreciated!

    Reply

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