Salad Recipes - Mediterranean Rice and Bean Salad

 
 

Salad Recipes - Mediterranean Rice and Bean Salad

Ingredients

  • 225 g/8 oz/1 cup long-grain rice

  • 225 g/8 oz/2 cups very thin green beans, cut into short lengths

  • 6 black olives in oil (not brine), stoned (pitted) and chopped

  • 45 ml/3 tbsp olive oil (use a little from the olives if liked)

  • 30 ml/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar


Method:

  1. Cook the rice with the beans in plenty of boiling, salted water for about 10-12 minutes until just tender.

  2. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. Turn into a bowl.

  3. Add the remaining ingredients and toss well but lightly. Serve at room temperature.