Mediterranean Crispy Rice Salad

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare 8oz of Kaizen Mediterranean rice according to package instructions.
  2. 2Add cooked rice to a bowl, drizzle with 1/4 cup avocado oil and mix well.
  3. 3Spread rice on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 425F for 25 mins.
  4. 4Mix and break up the rice, then bake for another 5-10 mins.
  5. 5Let the rice cool completely.
  6. 6Process 1/3 of a cauliflower head in a food processor until riced.
  7. 7Thinly slice 5 Persian cucumbers and add them to a bowl with chopped parsley, mint, 1/2 diced red onion, and 1/3 to 1/2 cup of grape or cherry tomatoes.
  8. 8Top salad with 2oz crumbled feta, lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper.
  9. 9Add crispy rice, toss, taste, and adjust seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Kaizen Mediterranean rice
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 5 Persian cucumbers
  • 1 large handful fresh parsley
  • 1 large handful fresh mint
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 0.33 cup grape or cherry tomato
  • 2 oz feta cheese
  • 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 pinches salt
  • 1 pinch fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper or chili flakes

Equipment

food processorbaking sheetknifegrater