Insalata di riso spagnola

Ingredienti

• 2 cups (400gr) white rice
• 4 cups (950ml) water
• 150 g manchego cheese
• 150 g serrano ham
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 green pepper
• 1 red onion
• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1 cucumber
• 1 cup (200g) pitted green olives
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparazione

1. 1

   Wash the rice under cold water to remove...: Wash the rice under cold water to remove excess starch. Then, in a large pot, add the rice and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat...: Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook the rice for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it is tender and all the water has been absorbed.

3. 3

   Remove the pot from the heat and let...: Remove the pot from the heat and let the rice stand covered for 5 minutes to finish cooking. Drain any remaining water and allow to cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   Peel and chop the onion. Chop the peppers...: Peel and chop the onion. Chop the peppers and remove the seeds.

5. 5

   Peel and cut the cucumber into slices or...: Peel and cut the cucumber into slices or small squares. Wash, peel, and cut the tomatoes into small cubes.

6. 6

   Cut the Manchego cheese and Serrano ham into...: Cut the Manchego cheese and Serrano ham into small cubes. Cut the olives in half, or into slices.

7. 7

   In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice,...: In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, Manchego cheese and serrano ham cubes, red and green peppers, chopped onion, tomatoes, cucumber, and olives.

8. 8

   In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by...: In a separate bowl, prepare the dressing by mixing the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine the ingredients.

9. 9

   Pour the dressing over the salad and mix...: Pour the dressing over the salad and mix everything gently to make sure all the ingredients are well covered.

10. 10

    Cover the container with plastic wrap or a...: Cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. The Spanish rice salad will now be ready to serve.