Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 medium red onion, minced
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
  • salt & fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Cook rice according to package directions, either on stove top or in rice cooker.
  • Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool, tossing with a rubber spoon until at room temperature.
  • Wisk together ingredients for the dressing: oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Fold tomatoes, onion, cilantro and olives into the cooled rice.
  • Add vinaigrette and toss to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • **Notefor Leftovers: Leftover rice salad can be tossed with a can or two of white tuna, drained and flaked.
  • Makes a nice lunch!