Step 1

1. In a medium bowl combine, rice, cucumber, tomatoes, feta, onion, olives and chickpeas.

Step 2

2. In a separate bowl whisk together basil, garlic, parsley, olive oil and lemon juice. Add to the rice and stir well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Rest the salad for 1 hour at room temeperature before serving. This allows the rice absorb all the delicious flavours.

Step 3

3. This salad will keep up to 3 days when refrigerated. Bring the salad to room temperature before serving