Seafood Risotto Salad

Name: Seafood Risotto Salad
Cook time: 30 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups arborio or long grain rice Salt; to taste 4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil Juice of 1/2 lemon; plus more to taste Assorted fresh or dried herbs such as oregano; thyme; parsley and basil: to taste 1 small red onion; finely minced 1 1/2 – 2 cups assorted vegetables; such as corn; peas; fresh or sun-dried tomatoes; olives; sweet bell peppers; celery; cucumbers; marinated artichoke hearts; capers; jarred pearl onions or carrots; diced or thinly sliced 1 ½ - 2 cups assorted seafood; such as canned tuna; cooked shrimp; salmon; mussels or clams Pepper or chili flakes: to taste

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Francine Segan | Wed, 08/10/2022 - 10:34

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Difficulty Level

Low

Cooking Time

30 minutes

Cost

Medium

When you crave something a bit fresher and healthier than fritto misto on a relaxing summer day at the beach in Italy, risotto salad is just the right fit.

With a simple risotto as its base, the dish comes to life with a variety of crunchy, colorful vegetables and assorted seafood to produce an aesthetically pleasing, light and satisfying dish. This refreshingly cool one-dish, make-ahead meal is ideal for picnics.

The recipe is ripe for personalization. Any combinat

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