Rice
Easy
Cuban-style rice
11 min
Salads
Easy
Recipe of Rice salad
Vida Recetas Editorial
The rice salad is a fresh, versatile, and very easy dish to prepare, ideal for any time of year. This recipe, originating from Mediterranean cuisine, combines rice as the main ingredient with a variety of vegetables and proteins, making it a complete and nutritious option. Its soft texture and balanced flavor make it perfect as a starter, side dish, or even as a light main course.
Why does this salad work?
Long-grain rice, cooked al dente, maintains a firm texture that absorbs the flavors of the dressing without falling apart. Crab sticks add a touch of the sea, while peas, red pepper, and carrot provide color, crunch, and vitamins. Green olives give a pleasant salty contrast, and olive oil, as a dressing, enhances all the ingredients.
Variations and tips
This salad allows multiple variations: you can substitute crab sticks with tuna or chicken, add corn, hard-boiled eggs, or even feta cheese. It is perfect for making ahead, as it keeps well in the fridge and is ideal for taking to work or on a picnic.
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
300 kcal
Ingredients
Directions
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1
Let's cook the rice. To do this, we put water in a saucepan -double the amount of rice-. Add a good pinch of salt and bring to the boil. Once it boils in spurts, add the rice and let it cook for about 20 minutes. Until it is “al dente”.
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2
While it is cooking, in another pot with water and a pinch of salt, we also cook the peas. In this case, about 10 minutes, long enough for them to be cooked but firm.
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3
Drain the peas and rice and let it cool completely.
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4
In a salad bowl, put these two ingredients, the chopped red pepper, the olives cut in half, the sliced crab sticks and the chopped carrot.
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5
Mix everything well and finally, drizzle with a drizzle of olive oil. Which will serve as a dressing and will give it the finishing touch.
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6
We serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is it to prepare Rice salad?
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
How long does it take to prepare Rice salad?
The preparation time is 30 minutes and the cooking time is 20 minutes.
How many people does this recipe serve?
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Can I substitute some ingredients?
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
How should I store this preparation?
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
