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How To Make Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup of rice
- 1 1/2 cups of water
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup of cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup of bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of black olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Cook the rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool completely.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, parsley, and basil.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss until well combined.
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Allow the salad to sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.
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Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 220kcal
- Total Fat : 8g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 180mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 33g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 2g
- Protein : 4g
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