Mediterranean Rice Salad Is Light-and-Easy Dish

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Dear Jeanne: I found this recipe in a magazine, and I thought it looked healthy, but I was surprised at the amount of fat in it. The information in the article said that 47 percent of the calories are from fat. Can you reduce it for me? -- Andrea, San Francisco

Dear Andrea: This is a light, fresh and easy dish! I love the method of just wilting the spinach with the heat of the rice; it makes it very simple to put together. I added a little more garlic and oregano, as well as chicken broth, to make up for the flavor lost in the fat reduction. If you want a vegetarian salad, use vegetable broth.

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Mediterranean Rice Salad Is Light-and-Easy Dish

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD

1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided use

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 clov...

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