Warm Mediterranean Rice Salad
This warm Mediterranean rice salad is the perfect combination of flavors. Loaded with artichokes, olives, fresh vegetables and herbs you’re going to fall in love with this delicious dish.
Ingredients
Orzo and Rice
- 1 cup orzo pasta, dry, equals about 2 cups cooked, Delallo Foods
- 1 cup white rice, dry, equals about 3 cups cooked, Uncle Ben’s
- 1 stick salted butter, ½ cup
- 2 + ¼ cup water
Add-Ins
- ¾ cup olives jubilee, Delallo Foods, drained and sliced
- 12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, Delallo Foods, drained and roughly chopped
- ¾-1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- ½ cup red onion, sliced thin
- ¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped
- salt, to taste
- cracked black pepper, to taste
Red Wine Vinaigrette
- ½ cup private reserve extra virgin olive oil, Delallo Foods
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, Delallo Foods
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- salt, to taste
- cracked black pepper, to taste
Equipment
- 1 3-quart pot with lid
- 1 large serving platter
- 2 mixing bowls
Instructions
- Grab a 3-quart pot and melt one stick of butter over medium high heat.
- Add the orzo pasta and stir frequently until it’s lightly browned. Once the butter begins to look foam-like in appearance, add the rice and water. Bring everything to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the rice and pasta are tender. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, red wine vinaigrette, fresh squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt and cracked black pepper. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm (not hot) rice / orzo mixture, sliced jubilee olives, sliced cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, roughly chopped marinated artichoke hearts, and freshly chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and cracked black pepper.
- Drizzle with some of the red wine vinaigrette. Toss well.
- Top with mozzarella cheese pearls, serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 328kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.5g, Cholesterol: 30mg, Sodium: 455mg, Potassium: 133mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1054IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 35mg, Iron: 1mg