Spring Vegetable Rice Salad Insalata Di Riso Recipes

INSALATA DI RISO

Steps:

• For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt and oregano.
• For the salad: To the dressing, add the cooked rice, prosciutto, cheese, peppers, peas, olives, salt, fennel and tuna and basil if using. Toss well to coat in the dressing. Allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to let the flavors marry. Top with the hard-boiled eggs if using and serve.

INSALATA DI RISO (ITALIAN RICE SALAD)

Steps:

• Combine water, rice, carrot, peas, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender but still firm to the bite, about 14 minutes. Drain excess water; let cool, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Mix prosciutto cotto, Swiss cheese, button mushrooms, corn, green olives, black olives, pickle, artichoke hearts, olive oil, thyme, and oregano together in a large bowl. Stir in cooled rice mixture. Fold tuna into the salad.
• Divide salad among 4 serving plates; garnish with hard-boiled eggs. Chill before serving, at least 30 minutes.

MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and pour enough cold water on top of the cooked rice to cover it. Stir to cool. Drain well; transfer rice into a bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with herb salt.
• Mix capers, parsley, and lemon zest in a small bowl; add to rice. Mix in zucchini, carrots, yellow bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

INSALATE DI RISO: RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the rice in boiling salted water according to the instructions on the package, stirring often. In a colander, rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain. In a large bowl, mix together the rice, fontina cheese, mozzarella, scamorza cheese, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, and anchovies. Toss well. Add the olive oil and salt, to taste. Let rest for an hour in the refrigerator before serving.

SPRING VEGETABLE-RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Combine rice, tomatoes and asparagus in medium bowl.
• Mix remaining ingredients until well blended.
• Add to rice mixture; toss to coat.

INSALATA DI RISO (RICE SALAD)

Steps:

• The rice can be long grain but I prefer arborio. Boil the rice in plenty of salted water and a little oil until it's al dente. Drain the rice and rinse in cold water.
• Add all other ingredients. You just want to add enough oil so that the rice doesn't stick together. Mix well.
• Chill in the refrigerator.
• Instead of tuna or in addition to it, you can add a chopped up hot dog and chopped ham.