Ww Caprese Rice Salad

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 20 basil leaves
• 1 lb cherry tomatoes
• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese
• salt
• pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 small onion
• 8 ounces dried rice

Recipe

• 1 in a large serving bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons olive oil with the vinegar, basil, tomatoes, mozzarella, salt and pepper. set aside while rice cooks.
• 2 heat remaining teaspoon of olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. add rice and ¾ pint water. bring to the boil, cover and simmer until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 - 20 minutes.
• 3 toss rice with tomato mixture; serve warm or at room temperature.