You can go to an expensive Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant for grain salads or make your own at home. It's fresh and full of wonderful flavors. Serve it in a bowl or in a pita pocket.
8 1/2 oz. package ready-to-serve whole grain brown and wild rice medley (makes 2 c. prepared)
1/4 c. Greek vinaigrette, divided
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled and sliced
3/4 c. cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 c. crumbled feta cheese
1/4 c. pitted Greek olives, sliced
minced fresh parsley, optional
In a microwaveable bowl, combine rice mix and 2 T. vinaigrette; cover; cook on High power until heated through, about 2 minutes. Divide between 2 bowls.
Served topped with avocado slices, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, remaining dressing and parsley, if desired.
2 servings.
*For more protein, add tuna , salmon or grilled chicken to the bowls.
** These bowls are high in sodium because of the prepared rice, dressing, feta cheese and Greek olives. To make them healthier with less sodium, cook the rice from scratch and use an oil and vinegar dressing.