Ensalada de Arroz

Name: Ensalada de Arroz
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 cups water; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil, drained; 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced; 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced; 1/2 cup canned sweet corn, drained; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp sherry vinegar

A crisp Spanish cold rice salad packed with tuna, olives, roasted red peppers, and hard-boiled eggs. Dressed with a light olive oil and sherry vinegar vinaigrette for a refreshing dish.

30 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water
1/2 tsp salt
2 cans canned tuna in olive oil, drained
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives, sliced
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced
1/2 cup canned sweet corn, drained
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp sherry vinegar

Instructions

1

Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2

Add 1 cup long grain white rice, cover with a tight fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender, then cool completely.
3

In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, 2 cans drained canned tuna in olive oil, 2 chopped hard-boiled eggs, 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives, 1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers, and 1/2 cup drained canned sweet corn.
4

Whisk 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 tbsp sherry vinegar together in a small cup, pour over the rice mixture, and toss gently.
5

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Ensalada de Arroz take?

As written, 30 minutes: 15 of prep and 15 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 30 minutes.

Does Ensalada de Arroz contain fish?

Yes: 2 cans canned tuna in olive oil, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Ensalada de Arroz?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 16 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Ensalada de Arroz keep?

The base of Ensalada de Arroz is rice, which holds up: it keeps three to four days refrigerated and tastes better after a few hours, once the dressing has soaked in. Hold back a spoonful of dressing to freshen it before serving. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Ensalada de Arroz?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the rice drops from 1 cup to 1/2 cup; doubled, it is 2 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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