Arborio Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Arborio Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt and black pepper to taste; 2 cups Arborio, Vialone Nano, or other short-grain Italian or Spanish rice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 or 3 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped, optional; 2 tablespoons drained capers, optional

Servings: persons

Salt and black pepper to taste
2 cups Arborio, Vialone Nano, or other short-grain Italian or Spanish rice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 or 3 anchovy fillets, coarsely chopped, optional
2 tablespoons drained capers, optional

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt.
2
Drop the rice in, stir occasionally, and cook for about 15 minutes, until just tender.
3
Drain, rinse briefly under running wateryou want to stop the cooking, but its nice if the rice stays a little warm, so it absorbs some of the vinegarand shake well to drain off any excess moisture.
4
Transfer the rice to a serving bowl or platter and toss it with the remaining ingredients, including salt and pepper.
5
Taste and add more olive oil, vinegar, salt, or pepper as needed.
6
Serve at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt and black pepper to taste, 2 cups Arborio, Vialone Nano, or other short-grain Italian or Spanish rice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon sherry or red wine vinegar, 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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