Sicilian" Rice Salad

Sicilian" Rice Salad might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 558 calories, 22g of protein, and 25g of fat. Head to the store and pick up lemon juice, pine nuts, capers, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

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Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the rice and boil until just done, 10 to 12 minutes.

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Rice

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Pot

Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.

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Water

Put the rice in a large glass or stainless-steel bowl.

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Rice

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Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast the pine nuts in a 350 oven for 5 to 10 minutes.

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Stir the toasted pine nuts, the sun-dried tomatoes, capers, onion, tuna, and anchovies into the rice. Toss the rice salad with the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil.

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Sun Dried Tomatoes

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Pine Nuts

Vinegar

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Basil

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Rice

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Add a handful of chopped pitted green or black olives.

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Wine Recommendation: The wine scene on the sun-baked island of Sicily is dominated by a few large players, one of which is the firm of Regaleali. Their inexpensive ros is a delight and an appropriate choice for this salad.

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