Spinach Pecan Brown Rice Salad with Feta makes a healthy weekday lunch or a hearty salad for a weekend picnic. An easy, make ahead cold rice salad. This recipe is vegetarian, easily vegan and gluten free.
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– Combine the brown rice and water in a stock pot and bring to a boil. Stir once, put the lid on and cook on low. Let rice sit uncovered. The rice can be made one day ahead and chilled overnight.
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– Preheat oven. Toast the pecans until fragrant and slightly darker. Set aside to cool. Chop into small pieces.
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– Combine the rice, pecans, bell pepper, olives, onion, spinach, feta and parsley. Set aside.
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– To make the dressing, squeeze the lemon juice and zest into a bowl, whisk in the olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
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– For best flavor, chill for at least 1/2 an hour then serve. Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
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– Spinach Pecan Brown Rice Salad with Feta makes a healthy weekday lunch or a hearty salad for a weekend picnic.