Paella Rice Salad Recipe

Name: Paella Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; Large pinch saffron threads; 1 1/2 cups arborio rice or short-grain white rice; 1/2 cup sherry wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, cooked and cooled; 2 red bell peppers, diced; 1/2 cup packed fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped; 1 tablespoon dried oregano

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Large pinch saffron threads
1 1/2 cups arborio rice or short-grain white rice
1/2 cup sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh or frozen peas, cooked and cooled
2 red bell peppers, diced
1/2 cup packed fresh Italian parsley leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano

1
Bring the water and salt to boil in a medium saucepan.
2
When water is boiling, stir in pinch saffron.
3
Add the rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is just tender (about 20 minutes).
4
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, blend vinegar and mustard with a fork.
5
Pour in olive oil in a thin stream, whisking with fork to emulsify.
6
Stir in the peas, bell peppers, parsley, and oregano.
7
When rice is cooked, add it to the bowl and stir well to distribute dressing and ingredients.
8
Let rice cool to room temperature and serve.
9
Or refrigerate up to 1 day, then 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, Large pinch saffron threads, 1 1/2 cups arborio rice or short-grain white rice, and more.

Yes, Paella 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.

Paella Rice Salad

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