Arborio Rice Salad With Cucumber And Mint Recipes

RICE SALAD WITH TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS, AND FETA

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Return saucepan to medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon oil and rice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until nutty and golden in places, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 1/4 cups water; bring to a boil. Stir once, reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
• Transfer rice to bowl with onion mixture; let cool about 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, cucumbers, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in cheese, parsley, and mint; serve.

ARBORIO RICE SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND MINT

Steps:

• To a kettle of boiling salted water add the rice, stirring, return the water to a boil, stirring, and boil the rice, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it is tender. Drain the rice in a large colander or sieve, rinse it under cold water until it is cooled, and drain it well. Transfer the rice to a large bowl. The rice may be cooked 3 days in advance and kept covered and chilled.
• In a bowl whisk together the vinegar, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste, add the oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk the dressing until it is emulsified. To the rice add the dressing, the cucumber, and the mint, toss the salad well, and serve it with the radishes. The salad may be made several hours in advance and kept covered and chilled.

EASY ARBORIO RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. When oil shimmers, add onions and salt and saute until onions are translucent, 3 minutes.
• Add rice and garlic to pan and saute until rice is toasted and fragrant, 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth and water to pan. Bring to a boil, stir once, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer rice, covered, until liquid is evaporated, 18-20 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes before serving.

RICE SALAD WITH CUCUMBER, LEMON AND SCALLION

Steps:

• Combine the lemon rind and lemon juice in a large salad bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and add the salt and pepper. Set aside. Cut the cucumbers into half-moon slices, 1/2 inch thick. Add the cucumber slices and scallions to the lemon vinaigrette. Toss.
• Cook the rice in water according to the directions on the package. When tender but still firm, remove from heat. Place in a colander and chill briefly under cold running water until the rice is at room temperature. Drain well. Add the rice to the salad bowl. Toss. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. This can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time.

ARBORIO RICE ITALIAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 C of salted water to boil in heavy saucepan with tight fitting lid. Add butter and rice. Stir while boiling for 1 minute. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook rice undisturbed for 18-20 minute Fluff and allow to cool.
• While rice is cooling, blanch the broccoli, toast the pine nuts and chop the other ingredients.
• Transfer the rice and all ingredients to a serving bowl and toss to coat. Best served at room temp but can also be chilled.
• Play with the ingredients to your liking.