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Greek Black Rice Caprese Salad Recipe
Servings:
6
-8
Prep Time:
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
30
minutes
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Total Time:
40
minutes
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Author:
Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Ingredients
4
cups
cooked black rice
,
we use Forbidden Black Rice
1
tablespoon
Dijon mustard
1/4
cup
balsamic vinegar
1/2
cup
extra virgin olive oil
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1/8
teaspoon
pepper
1
cup
grape tomatoes
,
cut in half
1
cup
Kalamata olives
,
cut in half
1
cup
fresh mozzarella cheese
,
cut in small cubes
1
cup
cucumbers
,
diced
1
cup
fresh basil
,
thinly sliced
Instructions
Cook the black rice according to package directions; cool.
For the vinaigrette, combine Dijon mustard, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper in a small dish. Salt and pepper to taste.
Toss the cooled rice with the vinaigrette, but reserve a little for the end.
Add the tomatoes, olives, cucumbers and mozzarella cheese into the rice. Add chopped fresh basil.
Drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, and add salt and pepper. Serve cold or room temperature. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.