Asian Rice Salad Recipe

Rice is easy to prepare, it has great flexibility, and it easily absorbs flavors while retaining its texture.

Rice can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, baking, roasting, frying, and pressure-cooking.

Rice dishes can be spicy or tangy, savory or sweet.

So behold: a rice salad that is delicious and wonderful to serve with a great many foods. I like to prepare and serve this rice salad with Sesame Chicken or sauteed prawns.

Asian Rice Salad

Preparation time: 30 minutes + rice cooking time. Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of cooked, chilled long grain and wild rice blend from the supermarket (without enclosed seasoning packet)
• 2/3 cup green onions, sliced on the bias into 1 inch pieces
• 1/2 cup green peppers, julienne
• 1/2 cup red peppers, julienne
• 1/2 cup julienne carrots
• 1/2 cup peas or snow peas (optional)
• 2 tablespoons toasted, slivered almonds or peanuts or cashews
• 1 tablespoon fresh, minced parsley

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl

Dressing Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed, dried red peppers

Instructions For Dressing:

• Combine ingredients in a separate bowl, mixing thoroughly
• Pour only enough dressing over rice mixture to moisten it and toss well
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator

Ingredients To Serve:

• 6 cups baby wild greens
• 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced on the bias into 1 inch pieces

To Serve:

• Portion wild greens on each plate
• Top with rice mixture and sprinkle on chopped green onions and nuts

Enjoy your Salad and the company of those you share it with!

Donna

"Rice is the best, the most nutritive and unquestionably the most widespread staple in the world."

Georges Auguste Escoffier