caprese rice salad
Source of Recipe
weightwatchers.ca
List of Ingredients
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup basil, fresh, chopped
4 cup cherry tomato(es), or grape tomatoes
6 oz whole milk mozzarella cheese, fresh, cut into chunks
3/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp olive oil
1 small onion(s), chopped
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
Recipe
In a large serving bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, vinegar, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella, salt and pepper. Set aside and allow to marinate while rice cooks.
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add rice and 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Toss rice with tomato mixture; serve warm or at room temperature. Yields about 3/4 heaping cup per serving.
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