RICE SALAD with Zucchini Cream, a simple and tasty first course perfect for summer, great for both lunch and dinner.
The other day I made this rice salad with zucchini cream for my son: a fresh, creamy, and quick recipe, ideal when it’s hot and you don’t want heavy dishes.
Just cook the rice, blend the zucchinis to get a velvety cream, and then add whatever inspires you or whatever you have in the fridge like eggs, tomatoes, avocado.
The beauty of this rice salad with zucchini cream is that it can be prepared in advance, served cold, brought to the beach, or enjoyed in the garden for a light and tasty dinner.
Follow me in the kitchen today there’s rice salad.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients
- 5.5 oz parboiled rice
- 2 tbsps black olives
- 7 oz zucchini
- 1 oz arugula
- 3.5 oz cherry tomatoes
- 2 eggs
- 3.5 pickled peppers
- 1 avocado
Steps
Boil the rice and let it cool.
Chop the zucchinis and blend them with an immersion blender, place them in a pan with a drizzle of oil and cook for a few minutes, you can also use it cold if you prefer.
Dress the rice with the zucchini cream, boil the eggs or cook them in the air fryer at 347°F for 8 minutes, peel and add them to the rice.
Add the olives, peppers, I used my homemade ones, cut the tomatoes, the avocado into pieces and add everything to the rice, also add arugula.
Add mayonnaise or oil and mix well.
Bon appétit
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RICE SALAD with Zucchini Cream
Extra Tips
Add sesame or pumpkin seeds for a crunchy touch.
For a vegan version, use only vegetables and legumes.
If you want a stronger flavor, add fresh herbs like mint or parsley.
Serve it in single-serving cups if offering as a cold buffet.
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FAQ RICE SALAD with Zucchini Cream
Can I prepare the rice salad with zucchini cream in advance?
Yes, it’s perfect to make in the morning or the day before. Just store it in the fridge in an airtight container.
What type of rice to use for the salad?
It’s better to use long-grain rice like Ribe or Basmati, as they stay separate, but parboiled is the most commonly used.
Should the zucchini cream be cooked or raw?
You can make it both ways: with zucchinis sautéed in a pan for a sweeter taste or raw for a fresher flavor.
How can I make the rice salad even creamier?
Add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or cream cheese to the zucchini cream.
Can I freeze the zucchini cream?
Yes, you can freeze it on its own and use it whenever needed to dress rice, pasta, or crostini.
