Middle East Rice Salad

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * ¼ cup vegetable oil
 * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 * ¾ teaspoon seasoned pepper
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon rosemary leaves, crushed
 * ½ teaspoon ground oregano
 * ½ teaspoon minced garlic
 * ½ teaspoon mint leaves, crushed
 * 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
 * 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
 * 4 ounces feta cheese, cut into small cubes (about ⅔ cup) (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Spoon rice into large mixing bowl.
 * 2) Blend oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt, rosemary, oregano, garlic and mint; stir into rice. Cover; let cool.
 * 3)  Add zucchini, tomato and feta.
 * 4) Serve at room temperature or chill before serving.