Rinse the red rice under cold running water to remove any impurities.
Cook the red rice in salted water for about 30-35 minutes or until tender but still al dente.
Drain the rice and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking. Let it cool completely.
Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them in half or quarters, depending on size and preference.
Peel the caroselli and cut them into thin slices.
Wash the fresh basil and roughly chop it.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled red rice, cherry tomatoes, carosello slices, and chopped basil.
Add the extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve the red rice salad with tomatoes and carosello.
Refrigerator
This red rice salad with tomatoes and carosello is perfect as a main dish for a light lunch or as a side for a summer barbecue. It can be enriched with grilled vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and spices as desired.
Italia, Puglia
Energy (kcal) | 106.88 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 9.33 |
of which Sugars (g) | 1.31 |
Fat (g) | 7.28 |
of which Saturates (g) | 1.08 |
Protein (g) | 1.22 |
Fiber (g) | 0.72 |