Greek Spinach Rice Salad
- 2 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
- 2 cups fresh spinach, cut into thin strips
- 1 1/2 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
- 6 lettuce leaves (optional)
- Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan; stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Combine rice, spinach, and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine lemon juice and next 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well with a wire whisk. Pour lemon juice mixture over rice mixture; toss gently. Cover and chill. Stir in yogurt just before serving. Serve on lettuce leaves, if desired.
water, longgrain rice, fresh spinach, tomato, green onions, feta cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, water, fresh oregano, garlic, ground red pepper, nonfat yogurt
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/greek-spinach-rice-salad (may not work)