Rice salad with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Rice
• Cooked and cooled
• Rice : 1 cup
• Water : 2 cups
• Salad
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved) : 1 cup
  • Mozzarella cheese (cubed) : 1 cup
  • Fresh basil leaves (chopped) : 1/4 cup cup
  • Red onion (finely chopped) : 1/4 cup cup

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Steps

• Cook the rice
• In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
• Add the rice and reduce the heat to low.
• Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let the rice cool completely.
• Prepare the salad
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled rice, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil leaves, and red onion.
• Toss gently to mix all the ingredients together.
• Make the dressing
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Drizzle the dressing over the rice salad and toss to coat evenly.
• Serve the rice salad chilled and enjoy!

Tips

• You can add other vegetables like cucumber or bell peppers to the salad for extra flavor and crunch.
• If you prefer a creamier dressing, you can mix in some mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.

Information

• This rice salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish for grilled meats or seafood.