Mediterranean Crispy Rice Salad

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare 8oz of Kaizen Mediterranean rice according to package instructions.
  2. 2Prepare 8oz of Kaizen Mediterranean rice according to package instructions.
  3. 3Prepare 8oz of Kaizen Mediterranean rice according to package instructions.
  4. 4Add cooked rice to a bowl, drizzle with 1/4 cup avocado oil and mix well.
  5. 5Add cooked rice to a bowl, drizzle with 1/4 cup avocado oil and mix well.
  6. 6Add cooked rice to a bowl, drizzle with 1/4 cup avocado oil and mix well.
  7. 7Spread rice on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 425F for 25 mins.
  8. 8Spread rice on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 425F for 25 mins.
  9. 9Spread rice on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake at 425F for 25 mins.
  10. 10Mix and break up the rice, then bake for another 5-10 mins.
  11. 11Mix and break up the rice, then bake for another 5-10 mins.
  12. 12Mix and break up the rice, then bake for another 5-10 mins.
  13. 13Let the rice cool completely.
  14. 14Let the rice cool completely.
  15. 15Let the rice cool completely.
  16. 16Process 1/3 of a cauliflower head in a food processor until riced.
  17. 17Process 1/3 of a cauliflower head in a food processor until riced.
  18. 18Process 1/3 of a cauliflower head in a food processor until riced.
  19. 19Thinly 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.
  20. 20Thinly 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.
  21. 21Thinly 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.
  22. 22Top salad with 2oz crumbled feta, lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper.
  23. 23Top salad with 2oz crumbled feta, lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper.
  24. 24Top salad with 2oz crumbled feta, lemon zest, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Aleppo pepper.
  25. 25Add crispy rice, toss, taste, and adjust seasoning.
  26. 26Add crispy rice, toss, taste, and adjust seasoning.
  27. 27Add crispy rice, toss, taste, and adjust seasoning.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

food processorbaking sheetknifegrater