RICE SALAD WITH ARUGULA, PINE NUTS AND OLIVES

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Categories     Salad     Olive     Rice     Side     Pine Nut     Arugula     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups canned chicken broth
2 cups long-grain rice
5 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup slivered, pitted Mediterranean olives such as Kalamata (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2-ounce package fresh arugula, stemmed, chopped
3 green onions, minced
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/3 cup freshly grated Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Bring 3 cups chicken broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Add rice. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook until chicken broth is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with fork. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in 5 tablespoons olive oil, then all remaining ingredients. Season salad to taste with pepper. (Salad can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

Queen M
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This rice salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Regina Morris
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand. Plus, it's delicious!


Justin Zika
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet pine nuts and olives, and they don't even notice the arugula.


Samuel Ichapi
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This rice salad is so versatile! I've added different vegetables, nuts, and cheeses to it depending on what I have on hand. It's always delicious.


Nathan Prince Mokoko Koutadissa
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This rice salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


Anas Abubakar
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This rice salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I highly recommend it.


Roshan Sharma
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I made this salad for a party and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ismail Syed
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet pine nuts and olives, and they don't even notice the arugula.


Max Clament
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This rice salad is so versatile! I've added different vegetables, nuts, and cheeses to it depending on what I have on hand. It's always delicious.


Aqib Ali Khan
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or even just a weeknight dinner.


Betty Ndiya
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing! It's a great way to add some extra protein and flavor to the dish.


Mubashir Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of arugula, but I loved it in this salad. The bitterness of the arugula pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the pine nuts and olives.


Rawan Radwan
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This rice salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


nicola barlas
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's easy to make and the ingredients are all things I usually have on hand. Plus, it's delicious!


Leticia Quindara Crawford
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I made this rice salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is tangy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


hadeeqa chaudhary
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I'm always looking for new and exciting rice salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The flavors are bold and complex, and the salad is packed with healthy ingredients.


Essa Rind
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This rice salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of arugula, pine nuts, and olives is unique and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.