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Insalata di Riso
A cold Italian rice salad with tuna, mozzarella, olives, peas, tomato, herbs, and a light olive oil dressing.
Easy⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 5~440 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 16 min cook 15 min rest
- #High Protein
- #Summer
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep24 min
- Resting/Marinating15 min
- Cooking16 min
Ingredients
5 servings
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For the salad
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Baldo rice
- 180 gr Canned tuna
- 160 gr Mozzarella
- 0.8 su bardağı(~160 ml) Peas
- 12 adet Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Black olives
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Capers
For the sauce
- 4 yemek kaşığı(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
General
- 0.8 çay kaşığı(~4 ml) Salt
- 0.4 çay kaşığı(~2 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 0.2 demet Basil
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the rice in plenty of salted water for 14 minutes, keeping it firm.
14 min14:00 - 2
Add the peas to the rice during the last 3 minutes, then drain them together.
3 min03:00 - 3
Spread the rice and peas on a wide tray and cool for 15 minutes.
15 min15:00 - 4
Drain the tuna, dice the mozzarella, and halve the tomatoes.
- 5
Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Mix the rice, tuna, mozzarella, tomatoes, olives, capers, and dressing.
- 7
Chop the basil, add it to the salad, and serve cold.
💡 Tip: Spread the rice on a tray after boiling; if it sits in a bowl, steam turns it mushy and the salad will not stay distinct.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve insalata di riso cold as a light lunch plate with optional lemon sparkling water and toasted bread.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~440
kcal calories
20
g protein
54
g carbs
16
g fat
Protein 18%Carbs 49%Fat 33%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Insalata di Riso make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Insalata di Riso take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 16 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 55 minutes in total.Is Insalata di Riso difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Insalata di Riso have?
Approximately 440 kcal per serving. Protein: 20g, carbs: 54g, fat: 16g.Which allergens does Insalata di Riso contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Insalata di Riso belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.How many ingredients does Insalata di Riso need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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