Ww Caprese Rice Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing WW Caprese Rice Salad, a delightful fusion of hearty white rice and the classic Caprese trio of juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella balls, and aromatic basil. Tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette infused with minced garlic and extra virgin olive oil, this salad is a symphony of flavors and textures perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required (if using leftover rice), it’s an effortless dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile recipe that shines at picnics, barbecues, or weeknight meals. Searching for a quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing dish? This Caprese-inspired rice salad has you covered!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked white rice
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 medium Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Prepare 2 cups of cooked white rice according to the package instructions, or use leftover rice. Allow the rice to cool completely to avoid wilting the fresh ingredients.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves and set them aside.
Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and cut them into halves if they are larger than bite-sized.
Roughly chop or tear the fresh basil leaves into smaller pieces.
Mince the garlic clove finely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil leaves.
Pour the dressing over the rice salad and gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Transfer the Caprese Rice Salad to a serving dish, garnish with a few whole basil leaves if desired, and serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 20 minutes for a cooler option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.7 g | 92% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.7 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 2413 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 927 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 728 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
