Insalata di riso (lit.

'rice salad'), also known as riso freddo (lit.

'cold rice'), is a typical Italian dish consumed during the summer,[1] consisting of rice and other ingredients.

[2] The rice used can include parboiled rice, long grain rice or risone.

[1][3] The ingredients for the dressing, which are cut into small pieces and mixed with the rice, can include vegetables (cooked, raw or pickled), meat (e.g., frankfurter or ham), cheese, tuna or olives.