Ww Caprese Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 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. 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. 3

   Toss rice with tomato mixture; serve warm or at room temperature.