Cold Rice Salad

The appeal of cold pasta salads is understandable, but we (along with many Italians) think there’s a better option: rice salads. When left cold, even the most al dente pasta becomes soft and mushy. Rice, on the other hand, holds its texture very well. This is a classic picnic dish in Italy. Visit the beach during summer and you’re sure to see a bowl of insalata di riso being passed around. There are many ways to make a rice salad, but we’ve chosen a mix of ingredients that create perfect, t