Basil rice salad

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Cook 160 g of rice in plenty of lightly salted water.

   Timer · 15 min
2. 2
   Step 2

   Wash and thoroughly dry 25 g of fresh basil.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Blend the basil with 30 g of pine nuts, a pinch of salt, and a drizzle of oil until you get a cream.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Wash 2 Sorrento tomatoes and cut them first into slices and then into cubes.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Add the diced tomatoes to the basil and pine nut cream in a bowl, stirring gently.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Drain the rice and rinse it under cold running water to stop the cooking.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Add the rice to the dressing in the bowl and mix everything well.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Taste and adjust salt and oil if necessary before serving.