"Sicilian" Rice Salad Recipe

Name: "Sicilian" Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rice; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/3 cup drained and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 2 tablespoons drained capers; 1/3 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 small onion); 1 6- ounces can tuna, drained; 1 2- ounces tin anchovy fillets, drained and minced; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 1/4 cup thin-sliced basil or mint leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups rice
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup drained and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons drained capers
1/3 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 small onion)
1 6- ounces can tuna, drained
1 2- ounces tin anchovy fillets, drained and minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons red- or white-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
1/4 cup thin-sliced basil or mint leaves

1
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the rice and boil until just done, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. Put the rice in a large glass or stainless-steel bowl.
2
Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast the pine nuts in a 350u00b0 oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
3
Stir the toasted pine nuts, the sun-dried tomatoes, capers, onion, tuna, and anchovies into the rice. Toss the rice salad with the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil.
4
Variations:: If you'd like more anchovy flavor, use some of the oil from the anchovy tin in place of some of the olive oil.: Add a handful of chopped pitted green or black olives.
5
Wine Recommendation: The wine scene on the sun-baked island of Sicily is dominated by a few large players, one of which is the firm of Regaleali. Their inexpensive rose is a delight and an appropriate choice for this salad.

530

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups rice, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1/3 cup drained and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons drained capers, and more.

Yes, "Sicilian" 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.

"Sicilian" Rice Salad

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