10 Minute Tomato Basil Rice Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil and add the rice and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Return to a boil, cover, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed. Transfer the rice to a bowl.
• Whisk together the vinegar, sugar, olive oil, remaining teaspoon of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Pour over the rice. Add the tomatoes and basil. Mix well and check the seasonings. Serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cheese in large bowl.
• Sprinkle with cheese; toss lightly.
• Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Steps:

• Bring 2 1/4 cups water to boil in heavy medium saucepan. Mix in rice and salt. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 40 minutes. Transfer rice to large bowl; fluff with fork and cool.
• Whisk vinegar and sugar in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Pour over rice. Add tomatoes and basil and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil, stir in rice and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered 5 minutes.
• While rice is cooking, combine remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil.
• Stir into hot cooked rice.
• Chill for 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and chill several hours before serving.