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Ensalada de Arroz y Menta

Spanish Rice Salad from the Canary Islands | Ensalada de Arroz y Menta

Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Spanish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 321 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice (rinsed) 190 grams
  • 1 1/2 cups water 360 ml
  • 1/3 cup chopped red onion 50 grams
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 75 grams
  • 10 cherry tomatoes (each one cut into quarters)
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives (thinly sliced) 70 grams
  • 1/2 cup canned corn (drained and rinsed) 70 grams
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint 10 grams
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 15 ml
  • 1 clove garlic (finely grated)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.50 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add the rice and water into a saucepan, season generously with salt, and heat with a high heat

  2. When it comes to a boil, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low heat, simmer for 15 minutes or until just cooked al dente (check package instructions on the rice you are using to get your liquid-to-rice ratios and cooking times right on the money)

  3. Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and fluff it with a fork and set it aside to cool

  4. To make the dressing, add the olive oil into a bowl, along with the white wine vinegar, grated garlic, cumin, and season with a kiss of salt & pepper, whisk together until well mixed

  5. Once the rice is cool enough to handle, add it into a large bowl, along with the chopped red onion, diced green bell pepper, chopped cherry tomatoes, sliced green olives, canned corn, and the chopped fresh mint, then pour in the dressing and season everything with salt & pepper, gently mix together until well mixed

  6. Serve at room temperature or chilled, as it will hold for up to 3 to 4 days in the fridge, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Spanish Rice Salad from the Canary Islands | Ensalada de Arroz y Menta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 308mg13%
Potassium 252mg7%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 466IU9%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.