Golden Rice Salad
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Rice is a good choice for a healthy diet. It is also very economical and easy to prepare.
1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups diced celery
1/2 cup sliced ripe olives
4 green onions, sliced
2 hard-cooked eggs, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup pickle relish
1/4 cup diced pimento
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
Sliced hard cooked eggs (optional)
Ripe olives (optional)
Pimiento strips (optional)
Cook rice in chicken broth until done. While rice is cooking, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; pour over hot cooked rice, tossing well to coat. Set aside to cool. Add next eight ingredients to cooled rice; toss well. Chill thoroughly. Serve rice salad on lettuce leaves and garnish with eggs, olives or pimiento strips as desired. Yield: 8 to 10 servings.
Links:
USA Rice Federation
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| Last Updated: 9/18/2009 1:58:18 PM |
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