Sicilian Rice Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups rice
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup drained and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
2 tbsp drained capers
1/3 cup chopped red onion (about 1/2 small onion)
1 6- oz can tuna, drained
1 2- oz tin anchovy fillets, drained and minced
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp red- or white-wine vinegar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
1/4 cup thin- sliced basil or mint leaves

Directions:

Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Stir in the rice and boil until just done, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly. Put the rice in a large glass or stainless-steel bowl.
Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, toast the pine nuts over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Or toast the pine nuts in a 350° oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
Stir the toasted pine nuts, the sun-dried tomatoes, capers, onion, tuna, and anchovies into the rice. Toss the rice salad with the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper, and basil.
Variations:: · If you'd like more anchovy flavor, use some of the oil from the anchovy tin in place of some of the olive oil.: · Add a handful of chopped pitted green or black olives.
Wine Recommendation: The wine scene on the sun-baked island of Sicily is dominated by a few large players, one of which is the firm of Regaleali. Their inexpensive rosé is a delight and an appropriate choice for this salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	584.46 Kcal (2447 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.6g	41%
Cholesterol	19.7mg	7%
Sodium	1251.65mg	52%
Potassium	445.75mg	9%
Total Carbs	62.41g	21%
Sugars	0.8g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.99g	8%
Protein	23.4g	47%
Vitamin C	11.7mg	19%
Iron	5mg	28%
Calcium	56.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	312.41 Kcal (1308 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.22g	41%
Cholesterol	10.53mg	7%
Sodium	669.04mg	52%
Potassium	238.27mg	9%
Total Carbs	33.36g	21%
Sugars	0.43g	3%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	8%
Protein	12.51g	47%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	19%
Iron	2.6mg	28%
Calcium	30.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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