RICE SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, PARMESAN, PEAS, AND HAM
Taste the rice as it nears the end of its cooking time; it should be cooked through and toothsome, but not crunchy. Be careful not to overcook the rice or the grains will "blow out" and fray. Aromatic basmati rice works well in any of the rice salads, but regular long-grain rice works fine, too. From Cook's Illustrated
Provided by SweetSueAl
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 1h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For Boiled Rice:
- Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large stockpot. Meanwhile, heat medium skillet over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes; add rice and toast, stirring frequently, until faintly fragrant and some grains turn opaque, about 5 minutes.
- Add salt to boiling water and stir in toasted rice. Return to boil and cook, uncovered, until rice is tender but not soft, 8 to 10 minutes for long-grain rice or about 15 minutes for basmati.
- Meanwhile, line rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Drain rice in large fine-mesh strainer or colander; spread on prepared baking sheet. Cool while preparing salad ingredients.
- For Salad:
- Stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Combine rice, peas, tomatoes, ham, Parmesan, and basil in large bowl; drizzle oil mixture over and toss thoroughly to combine.
- Let stand 20 minutes to blend flavors and serve.
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Roma Stan 15
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover ham.
MK Naeem
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peas, but I loved them in this salad.
Elizabeth Olwenyo
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Mercy Powers
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Mollie Speakman
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer picnic or barbecue.
Tsebo Condract
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Sandra Dryden
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great make-ahead meal.
Bablo Khan
[email protected]Loved this recipe! It was so light and refreshing, and the flavors were perfect.
Muhammad Hammad
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for rice salad. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.
Monirul Islam Mohsin
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Krystal Crawford
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rice salad, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! It was surprisingly delicious. The peas and ham added a nice touch.
SJ MSM
[email protected]This was a great way to use up leftover rice. I added some grilled chicken and avocado, and it was a delicious and healthy meal.
Adil Rao
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It was light and refreshing, and the cherry tomatoes and peas added a nice pop of color. I'll definitely be making this again.
Bobby Roberts Jr
[email protected]This rice salad was a hit at my summer potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.