Arborio Rice Salad
A great dish to make at the beginning of the week for your daily lunch at work.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen peas 5 ounces
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the rice in a large saucepan of salted boiling water until al dente, about 18 minutes. Add the peas and cook for 1 minute, then drain. Rinse the rice and peas under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain very well and transfer to a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cover the eggs with water and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain, then cool the eggs under running water. Peel and quarter the eggs.
- Add all of the remaining ingredients, except the eggs, to the rice in the bowl and mix well. Garnish the salad with the eggs, season with salt and pepper and serve.
Notes
This is a really adaptable dish for substitutes. Add different vegetables, meats and fish.
Adapted from From a recipe in Food and Drink