Tomato, Mozzerella and Basil Rice Salad

Makes about 10 cups

3cooker cups long-grain white rice water (to the 3-cup white rice markingin cooking pot) ¼cup extra virgin olive oil ½cup thinly sliced fresh basil (chiffonade) 4cups halved grape tomatoes 1pound fresh mozzarella, cubed (about 3 cups cubed) ¾teaspoon sea salt ½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 cup): Calories 340 (43% from fat) • carb. 37g • pro. 12g • fat 16g • sat. fat 7g • chol. 35mg • sod. 190mg • calc. 29mg • fiber 1g

Put the rice and water in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. Select the Hard Rice function and press Start. Once the audible tone has sounded to indicate the end of cooking, open the lid and add the remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste. This dish can be enjoyed warm, cold or at room temperature.