INSALATA DI RISO (ITALIAN RICE SALAD)

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Traditional cold rice salad is considered fast food in Italy, used for picnics and lunches on the go. Great for hot days when you don't want to heat up the kitchen. Add a few drops of your favorite hot pepper sauce for a dash of spice if you like. Many Italians add a few tablespoons of mayonnaise at the end.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Salad     Grains     Rice Salad Recipes

Time 1h14m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 cups water
1 ½ cups long-grain rice
1 large carrot, diced
½ cup frozen peas
salt to taste
¾ cup cubed prosciutto cotto (cooked ham)
¾ cup diced Swiss cheese
½ cup button mushrooms in oil, drained
⅓ cup canned corn, drained
⅓ cup sliced green olives
⅓ cup sliced black olives
⅓ cup diced pickle
⅓ cup sliced marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
1 (3 ounce) can tuna, drained
4 hard-boiled eggs, quartered

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.6 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Cholesterol 255.3 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1265.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Shah Sadik
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy rice salad.


Selector Andera
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This is a great salad to bring to a potluck or picnic.


Person Person
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Kane Kefford
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Parash Rawal
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Lynlee Jaynes
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added different vegetables and meats to it and it's always delicious.


Alhaf Shah
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Linnah Karisa
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I'm not a big fan of rice salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


Nabagereka Getrude
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.


Eners Crozett
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Atomsa Getahun
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


lisa randell
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer dish.


Nifemi Ayo
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Orukpe Jeremiah
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I'm not a big fan of rice salad, but this one is really good! The dressing is light and flavorful and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


Sylvester Jackson
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead dish.


Alnoor Chinji Alnoor Production
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This is the best rice salad I've ever had! The dressing is so flavorful and the vegetables are perfectly cooked.


Elvis Ramosebudi
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I love how versatile this salad is. I've added different vegetables and meats to it and it's always delicious.


Burhan Masod
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This was my first time making rice salad and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


A Malone
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit! The combination of flavors is amazing and the dressing is to die for.


Lil Homie
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This rice salad is the perfect summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that it can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for picnics or potlucks.