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Italian Rice Salad

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Italy

Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.

Ingredients 4 ingredients

  1. Olives
  2. 1 box rice
  3. Salad dressing
  4. Onion

Possible health benefits

General information, not medical advice.

  1. Salad dressing High in vitamin K · High in unsaturated fat · Source of vitamin E · +1

    High in vitamin K · 66 µg per 100 g, 88% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
    • Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

    Vitamin K is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. It’s important for blood clotting and healthy bones and also has other functions in the body. NIH fact sheet

    High in unsaturated fat · 27 g per 100 g, 83% of its fatty acids unsaturated

    • Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats in the diet contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels [MUFA and PUFA are unsaturated fats].
    • Replacing saturated fats in the diet with unsaturated fats contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. Oleic acid is an unsaturated fat..

    Source of vitamin E · 3.1 mg per 100 g, 26% of the reference intake per 100 g

    • Vitamin E contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.

    Vitamin E is a fat-soluble nutrient found in many foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet

    Source of omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) · 2.5 g per 100 g, at least 0.3 g per 100 g and per 100 kcal

    • ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 2 g of ALA.

    The three main omega-3 fatty acids are alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). ALA is found mainly in plant oils such as flaxseed, soybean, and canola oils. NIH fact sheet

    Nutrients per 100 g of “Salad dressing, coleslaw”, USDA FoodData Central.

Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).

Cook safely

  • Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.

Method

  1. 1 box rice pilaf 1 box frozen peas, cooked ¥2 c.
  2. Italian salad dressing Ya c.
  3. sliced ripe olives Ya c.
  4. chopped onion % c.
  5. chopped pimentos Cook rice according to package directions.
  6. Add salad dressing and onions.
  7. Cool.
  8. Mix in remaining ingredients.
  9. Chill.

Plating

Cookware for this recipe

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board