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
Absolutely beautiful! Thank you! I can't wait to try this salad! As always, your presentation is perfection!
Yummy! I have a cameo very similar to the one you are wearing in this video. Mine was a gift from my mother years ago. Blessings
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.
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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! Itโs refreshing. ๐
Thank you for sharing this and telling me it's more of a method and not an exact recipe. It looks delicious!
Love your recipes and your warmth โค as a mom with two little ones they have been so helpful
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
This looks delectable! โค Thank you so much, canโt wait to make and share it!๐ฅฐ
Yes.๐ฎ๐น Lisa. Classic! Ok. Thatโs my go to as well. Thatโs a dish I make often. There is a jar mixture that has all those ingredients. Also donโt forget tuna also. It makes an amazing rice tuna salad!!
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Simple and lovely. Love itโค๐
Thanks for reminding us that less is best!
Letโs not let the lilacs into the salad. They are toxic.
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!!
YUMMY!!
Yummy… great idea and thank you!
I absolutely love these simple recipes from you.)
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Looks good , Iโll try it โบ๏ธ๐๐ผ 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 โบ๏ธ๐๐ผ have a great day
Yet another simple, scrumptious meal from your home to ours! Thank you!โค
I will be trying this! Your common sense approach to cooking and homemaking is refreshing. Thanks much for sharing
Mmmm…something NEW to eat with our sardines! [I like the idea of a hit of lemon juice – droooool].
Yum!!
Yes Lisa! This is such a great receipe! Thanks so much! โค
Thank you for sharing this recipe. It sounds and looks delicious. I will be making this soon…God bless you dear lady…Sherri-Idaho