Tomato Artichoke Rice Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Tomato Artichoke Rice Salad, a refreshing medley of wholesome ingredients and Mediterranean flavors! With tender rice as the base, this recipe combines sweet cherry tomatoes, tangy marinated artichoke hearts, crisp cucumber, and a touch of zesty red onion, all tossed in a bright, homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette. Fresh parsley adds an herbaceous kick, while optional crumbled feta cheese lends a creamy, savory finish. This no-cook recipe is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish at potlucks. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a light, flavorful meal packed with texture and Mediterranean-inspired goodness.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked and cooled white or brown rice
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 medium cucumber, diced
• 0.5 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.75 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice, cherry tomatoes, chopped artichoke hearts, diced cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

Step 2

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the rice and vegetable mixture. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

If using, gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese for an extra layer of flavor.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if needed.

Step 6

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy as a light meal or side dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1616.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1824.9

Total Fat 83.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 106.8mg	0%
Sodium 4057.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 234.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.2g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 45.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 951.7mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2321.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.3%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 50.0%