Greek Beet and Watermelon Rice Salad
This juicy riff on traditional Greek salad includes rice, for heft, and watermelon, for a sweet burst of flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Jasmine Rice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Greek seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup golden beets, thinly sliced, cooked
- 1 cup watermelon, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp pistachios, toasted and chopped
Instructions
With jasmine rice, golden beets, watermelon and feta cheese, this vegetarian salad makes a hearty summertime main.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow it to cool completely.
Step 2
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Greek seasoning, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
Step 3
Add rice to bowl with dressing and stir to combine. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Transfer rice to a serving platter. Lay beet slices and watermelon slices across the top of the rice. Top with feta, olives, red onion and mint. Garnish with pistachios.
