Italian summer recipes: fast rice salads and antipasti for warm meals

A collection of 15 quick rice‑salad recipes offers vegetarian and vegan options that can be prepared in about 20 minutes, using ingredients such as zucchini, peppers, arugula, tofu, beans and herbs. The guide emphasizes versatility for lunches, picnics or office meals.

Another roundup presents 20 summer antipasti that require less than 30 minutes, ranging from classic prosciutto‑and‑melon to mixed charcuterie boards, pinzimonio, bruschette and vegetable tartares. Both sets target easy, fresh dishes suitable for hot weather and outdoor gatherings.