Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Italian Recipes. (Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)). Traditional cold rice salad is considered fast food in Italy, used for picnics and lunches on the go. Great for hot days when you don't want to heat up the kitchen. Add a few drops of your favorite hot pepper sauce for a dash of spice if you like. Many Italians add a few tablespoons of mayonnaise at the end.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 19 mins

Additional: 40 mins

Total: 1hr14 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 main-dish servings

Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)

Ingredients

3 cups water

1 ½ cups long-grain rice

1 large carrot

diced

½ cup frozen peas

salt to taste

¾ cup cubed prosciutto cotto (cooked ham)

¾ cup diced Swiss cheese

½ cup button mushrooms in oil

drained

⅓ cup canned corn

drained

⅓ cup sliced green olives

⅓ cup sliced black olives

⅓ cup diced pickle

⅓ cup sliced marinated artichoke hearts

drained

1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon oregano

1 (3 ounce) can tuna

drained

4 hard-boiled eggs

quartered

Parmesan Focaccia Bread

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine water rice carrot peas and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until rice is tender but still firm to the bite about 14 minutes. Drain excess water; let cool 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Mix prosciutto cotto Swiss cheese button mushrooms corn green olives black olives pickle artichoke hearts olive oil thyme and oregano together in a large bowl. Stir in cooled rice mixture. Fold tuna into the salad.

Step 3

Divide salad among 4 serving plates; garnish with hard-boiled eggs. Chill before serving at least 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Insalata di Riso (Italian Rice Salad)

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 624.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 29.7g 60%

Carbohydrates: 65.7g 21%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 26.5g 41%

Saturated Fat: 9g 45%

Cholesterol: 255.3mg 85%

Vitamin A Iu: 3650.1IU 73%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.2mg 102%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 13mg 22%

Folate: 198.7mcg 50%

Calcium: 291.3mg 29%

Iron: 5.7mg 32%

Magnesium: 56.9mg 20%

Potassium: 425.4mg 12%

Sodium: 1265.8mg 51%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 65%

Calories From Fat: 238.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.