Arborio Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Arborio Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups arborio rice, rinsed and drained; 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas (5 ounces); 3 large eggs; 5 ounces scamorza or smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup); 5 ounces mortadella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup); 4 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered (3/4 cup); 1 tablespoon chopped capers; One 5-ounce can good-quality oil-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 4 drained canned or thawed frozen artichoke hearts, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives (4 ounces); 1/3 cup chopped celery leaves; 1/3 cup chopped basil; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; Kosher salt; Pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups arborio rice, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas (5 ounces)
3 large eggs
5 ounces scamorza or smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
5 ounces mortadella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
4 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered (3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon chopped capers
One 5-ounce can good-quality oil-packed tuna, drained and flaked
4 drained canned or thawed frozen artichoke hearts, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives (4 ounces)
1/3 cup chopped celery leaves
1/3 cup chopped basil
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt
Pepper

1
Cook the rice in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until al dente, about 18 minutes.
2
Add the peas and cook for 1 minute, then drain.
3
Rinse the rice and peas under cold water to stop the cooking.
4
Drain very well and transfer to a large bowl.
5
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cover the eggs with water and bring to a boil.
6
Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
7
Drain, then cool the eggs under running water.
8
Peel and quarter the eggs.
9
Add all of the remaining ingredients, except the eggs, to the rice in the bowl and mix well.
10
Garnish the salad with the eggs, season with salt and pepper and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups arborio rice, rinsed and drained, 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas (5 ounces), 3 large eggs, 5 ounces scamorza or smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Arborio Rice Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Arborio Rice Salad

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