The MEDITERRANEAN RICE SALAD is an ideal choice for hot days. With a combination of fresh Mediterranean flavors like juicy tomatoes, tasty olives, and zucchini, this salad is a triumph of taste and color. Moreover, it is completely free of mayonnaise, making it a light and healthy choice for the summer.
Preparing the mediterranean rice salad is easy and quick, remember to rinse the rice before cooking it to ensure an ideal texture. Once cooked, let it cool before adding fresh ingredients to maintain their freshness and texture.
This rice salad is a versatile dish suitable for many occasions. It can be served as a light first course for a summer lunch or as a tasty side dish for an outdoor dinner. It is also a great option for picnics or barbecues, as it can be prepared in advance and enjoyed cold.
In conclusion, the mediterranean rice salad is an excellent choice for a light and flavorful summer first course. Without mayonnaise, this recipe allows you to enjoy all the fresh Mediterranean flavor guilt-free.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2-4
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups salad rice
- 1 3/4 oz olives
- 5 1/3 oz zucchini
- Half red onion
- 3/4 oz pine nuts
- 2 oz cherry tomatoes
Steps
Cut the zucchini into slices and cook them in a pan with a drizzle of oil and water, cook for a few minutes to soften.
Boil the rice then drain and let cool in a bowl, season with oil, salt, or mayonnaise if you prefer.
Prepare all the vegetables, wash and cut the cherry tomatoes into pieces, chop the onion and cut the olives.
Add all the dressing to the rice, the zucchini, add some basil leaves, mix well.
Bon appétit
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Discover the delicious mediterranean rice salad, a light and flavorful summer first course. Without mayonnaise, this fresh recipe is perfect for many occasions, even for diets.
Mediterranean Rice Salad
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) Mediterranean Rice Salad
What are the main ingredients of the rice salad?
The main ingredients are rice, tomatoes, onion, olives, zucchini, and pine nuts.
Can I replace rice with another grain?
Yes, you can use wheat, couscous, barley, whatever you prefer.
How long does it take to prepare the rice salad?
Preparing the rice salad takes about 20-25 minutes.
Can I store the rice salad in the refrigerator for more than one day?
Usually, the rice salad is stored for a couple of days, I prefer to prepare it the moment or the night before for the next day.
How can I make the rice salad tastier?
You can add other ingredients like a handful of capers, apples, avocado.
