Middle East Rice Salad

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1/4 cup vegetable oil
 * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
 * 3/4 teaspoon seasoned pepper
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon rosemary leaves, crushed
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
 * 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
 * 1/2 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 2/3 cup) (optional)

Directions
Spoon rice into large mixing bowl. Blend oil, lemon juice, pepper, salt, rosemary, oregano, garlic and mint; stir into rice. Cover; let cool. Add zucchini, tomato and cheese. Serve at room temperature or chill before serving.