Karma Red Rice Salad with Feta Cheese
4 servings
30 minutes
Karmag red rice salad with feta cheese is an exquisite dish that combines the rich, nutty flavor of red rice with the tangy notes of feta. This salad pays homage to Italian culinary tradition, skillfully balancing textures and aromas. The balsamic vinegar and garlic dressing adds depth to the dish, while fresh arugula and green onions bring brightness and freshness. Karmag red rice is an ancient and valuable grain that gives the salad uniqueness. It is perfect as a light dinner or a side dish for meat dishes. Serving this salad allows you to experience the richness of flavors and the harmony of ingredients that convey the spirit of Mediterranean cuisine.
1
Put rice in a pan, add salt, and pour in 570 ml of boiling water. Bring to a gentle boil, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 40 minutes. Turn off the stove and let it sit for another 15 minutes.
- Red rice: 270 g
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
2
Crush garlic with 0.5-1 teaspoon of salt in a mortar until it reaches a puree consistency. Add mustard seeds and grind. Add vinegar and a bit of black pepper. Pour in olive oil and whisk all the ingredients together.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Mustard seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
3
Transfer the warm rice to a serving dish, drizzle with dressing, mix, and let cool. Add shallots, arugula, and green onions. Before serving, sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese.
- Shallots: 2 heads
- Arugula: 50 g
- Green onions: 0.5 bunch
- Feta cheese: 200 g