Mediterranean Rice Salad

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup drained canned French style green beans
• 1 cup pitted black olives
• 1 roasted red pepper, drained and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 dill pickle spear, diced
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice, and cook until lightly browned. Pour in the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all liquid has been absorbed.
2. In a large bowl, mix the green beans, olives, red pepper, green pepper, pickle, tomatoes, and garlic. Toss with the rice. Sprinkle with vinegar and remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour, or until completely cooled, before serving.

extravirgin olive oil, long grain white rice, water, green beans, black olives, red pepper, green bell pepper, dill, roma, garlic, white wine vinegar

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/84133/mediterranean-rice-salad/ (may not work)