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Cool Rice Salad
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Preparation time: 15 min. |
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Cooking time: 20 min. |
Shopping List
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large-grain and wild-rice, celery, cucumber, tomato,
bell-pepper, green onions, olives, fresh parsley, corn, Italian salad
dressing. |
Ingredients
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1 (6 1/4-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice blend |
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2 stalks celery |
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1/2 small green bell pepper |
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1 small cucumber |
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2 green onions |
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1 small tomato |
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1/2 cup chopped green olives |
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1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves |
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1 cup corn |
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1 cup Italian vinaigrette salad dressing. |
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Serves 4 |
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Fluff with a
fork. Spoon into a large serving bowl; let cool.
Step 2
Meanwhile chop celery, bell pepper, cucumber, green
onions, tomato and olives; add to bowl. Mince parsley; add to bowl.
Step 3
Add corn to bowl; mix well.
Step 4
Pour salad dressing over rice mixture; stir gently. Cover,
chill salad until serving time.
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| Pre - Prepared Items for even Faster
Serving Times You can prepare this salad up to 2 days ahead.
Refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve. |
Money Savers This colorful and
wholesome salad is ideal for a picnic or summer buffet-just double the
recipe. To save money, omit the wild rice and just use 2 cups long-grain
rice instead. |
Serving Variation
For a fresh and vibrant herb flavor, add 2 tablespoons
chopped fresh basil to the recipe in step 2. |
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