Ww Caprese Rice Salad

WW used jasmine rice, which gives a slightly "flowery" flavour to this Italian-inspired dish. But it can be made with other exotic varieties of rice as well, such as basmati. 4 pts per serving, from weight watchers.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

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. 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.