Paella Rice Salad
Angie McGowan
A cool way to enjoy paella in the hot months of summer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 pinch saffron (about 10 strands)
- 1 Tbs olive oil, plus more as needed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 links Mexican chorizo (or Spanish chorizo)
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
- 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped finely
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 pinch salt, or to taste
- 1 pinch pepper, or to taste
Directions
- Add rice, water, saffron, 1 Tbs oil, and salt to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Immediately cover with a lid and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove pan from heat but don't remove the lid. Let rest for 15 minutes. Before adding the rice to the salad, spread it out on a baking sheet to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat skillet and drizzle with olive oil. Add chopped chicken and chorizo. Cook until done. Let it cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, add chopped onions, green peppers, garlic, cilantro, tomatoes, lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, and cumin. Add cooled rice, chicken, and chorizo.
- Toss well and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 415
Calories from Fat 212 (51%)
(37%)Total Fat 24g
(27%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
(12%)Cholesterol 36mg
(26%)Sodium 628mg
(12%)Potassium 413mg
Total Carbohydrate 36g
(7%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 1g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(29%)Protein 14g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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