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If you’re looking for a delicious, affordable meal using what you already have in your pantry, this Italian Rice Salad (insalata di riso) is a beloved classic that’s perfect for the warmer weather, busy days, or when the fridge is nearly empty. With simple staples like olive oil, rice, capers and olives you’ll have a beautiful, satisfying dish in minutes. Perfect for quick pantry lunches, Mediterranean diet lovers, frugal, elegant home cooks and summer picnics
Ingredients:
Rice, olives, capers, parsley, sundried tomatoes in oil or fresh tomatoes, olive oil, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, splash of lemon juice or vinegar if desired (optional ingredients: hard boiled eggs, chickpeas, cheese cubes, peas)
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26 Comments

  1. Good morning, and what a beautiful and delicious sight.
    Thank you, for all the tips.
    Blessings to you and your family.
    Have a great day.
    🙏🥰🤗❤️👍🌺✝️🌷🌸

  2. I so appreciate the variety of not only recipes, but topics you cover! This is a definite keeper! I was blessed to grow up with an Italian neighbor who would call me across the street when she was making her pasta. Precious memories. I also appreciate how lady like you are! Speech, carriage and appearance. Thank you! It’s refreshing. 😊

  3. Thank you for sharing this and telling me it's more of a method and not an exact recipe. It looks delicious!

  4. Your recipes are always the best! I have gotten in the habit of always stocking sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, artichokes and capers because they elevate anything

  5. Yes.🇮🇹 Lisa. Classic! Ok. That’s my go to as well. That’s a dish I make often. There is a jar mixture that has all those ingredients. Also don’t forget tuna also. It makes an amazing rice tuna salad!!

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  7. Mium, such a beautul salad, looks so good. Thank you so much for providing us with summer time salad. Have a great summer to you and your family!!

  8. Looks good , I’ll try it ☺️👍🏼 I tried your recipe for simple pasta sauce a few days ago and I really liked it! Every time I look at my pantry it makes me feel so satisfied, thank you for the idea ☺️👍🏼 have a great day

  9. Thank you for sharing this recipe. It sounds and looks delicious. I will be making this soon…God bless you dear lady…Sherri-Idaho

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