Recipe: Summer Rice Salad with Crispy Vegetables and Balsamic Vinegar Details

Introduction:

Rice salad is a summer classic, a versatile and colourful dish that lends itself to a thousand interpretations. In this recipe, we offer a fresh and light version, with crunchy vegetables, Taggiasca olives, and a touch of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena that enhances the flavours. Perfect for a packed lunch, a picnic, or a casual dinner.

Ingredients:

• 300 g Carnaroli rice (or Arborio, Vialone Nano, Baldo)
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1 zucchini
• 1 carrot
• 100 g fresh peas (or frozen)
• 100 g pitted Taggiasca olives
• 1 fresh spring onion
• 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Sea salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• IL DENSO 3 Medaglie – Balsamic Vinegar of Modena to taste.

Preparation:

1. Rice preparation:
   • Cook the rice in plenty of boiling salted water, following the cooking times indicated on the package.
   • Drain the rice and refresh it under cold running water.
   • Transfer the rice to a large bowl.
2. Vegetable Preparation:
   • Wash and dice the peppers, zucchini, and carrot.
   • Boil the peas in boiling salted water for a few minutes, until tender.
   • Drain the peas and refresh them under cold running water.
   • Slice the spring onion into thin rounds.
3. Condiment:
   • In a bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
   • Pour the dressing over the rice and mix well.
   • Add the vegetables, Taggiasca olives, and spring onion.
   • Toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
4. Plating:
   • Arrange the rice salad on serving plates.
   • Add a few drops of IL DENSO 3 Medaglie to taste.
   • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Chef’s Tips:

• You can enrich the rice salad with other ingredients of your choice, such as corn, tuna in oil, hard-boiled eggs, or mozzarella.
• For a more intense flavor, you can add a pinch of mustard or chopped fresh herbs to the dressing.
• The rice salad will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
• Don’t forget a glass of crisp, light white wine (e.g., Prosecco, Franciacorta, Pinot Grigio, or Vermentino).
• Homemade bread.

Enjoy your meal!

By following this recipe, you’ll have personalised your dish with IL DENSO 3 Medaglie and can be sure you’ve used a 100% natural and healthy product.