Greek-Style Picnic Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups uncooked white rice
1 cup boiling water
3/4 cup sun-dried tomato , packed without oil
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided
8 cups spinach (about 8 oz)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup kalamata olive, chopped and pitted
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 (15 1/2 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained ( garbanzo beans)
3 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
10 lemon wedges (optional)

Directions:

Cook rice according to package directions. Cool to room temperature; set aside.
While rice cooks, combine boiling water and sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl; let stand 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add spinach and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until spinach wilts.
Combine rice, tomatoes, spinach mixture, cheese, and next 5 ingredients (through chickpeas).
Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss gently to coat.
Sprinkle with nuts; serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	289.22 Kcal (1211 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.65g	18%
Cholesterol	26.7mg	9%
Sodium	536.94mg	22%
Potassium	357.95mg	8%
Total Carbs	37.43g	12%
Sugars	3.06g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	7%
Protein	8.9g	18%
Vitamin C	12.2mg	20%
Iron	3.3mg	18%
Calcium	188.7mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	203.32 Kcal (851 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.19g	18%
Cholesterol	18.77mg	9%
Sodium	377.47mg	22%
Potassium	251.63mg	8%
Total Carbs	26.31g	12%
Sugars	2.15g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.23g	7%
Protein	6.25g	18%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	20%
Iron	2.3mg	18%
Calcium	132.7mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

6.4

Points
8

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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