VENERE RICE SALAD is a delicious and colorful dish that can be served as a light appetizer or as a main course for a summer meal.
Venere rice, also known as black rice, is a variety of whole grain rice with a deep dark color. This type of rice is rich in antioxidants and fiber, making it a healthy choice to enrich your diet.
This salad can be easily adapted to meet any dietary needs.
It can also be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge, making it perfect for picnics, outdoor dinners, or as a lunch to take to work.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups venere rice
- 3.5 oz mackerel in oil
- 1.75 oz smoked salmon
- 10 yellow cherry tomatoes
- 10 green olives in brine
- 1 bunch mint
- A few leaves basil
- to taste parsley
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- to taste Himalayan salt (pink)
- 1 stick red bell pepper (for garnish)
Tools
- Pot
- Baking Dishes glass
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon
Steps
First, cook the venere rice according to the instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and let it cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare the additional ingredients.
Drain the mackerel in oil and crumble it coarsely.
Dice the smoked salmon. Halve the yellow cherry tomatoes and green olives.
Finely chop the washed mint, basil, and parsley leaves.
In a glass baking dish, combine the cooled venere rice, mackerel in oil, smoked salmon, yellow cherry tomatoes, and green olives.
Add the chopped herbs and season with extra virgin olive oil and Himalayan salt.
Gently mix to combine all ingredients well and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Before serving, garnish the salad with fresh mint leaves and some pieces of red bell pepper for an extra touch of color and freshness.
Storage and Tips …
Store in the fridge in a jar with a lid, preferably with an airtight seal.
Consume within 2 days.
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