Sides

Tomato, Mozzerella and Basil Rice Salad

Makes about 10 cups

Tomato, Mozzerella and Basil Rice Salad

Makes about 10 cups

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

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Put the rice and water in the cooking pot of the Cuisinart® Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. Select the Hard Rice function and press Start.
  2. 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.
  3. This dish can be enjoyed warm, cold or at room temperature.