Chilled Rice Salad With Water Chestnuts Kiwi And Cilantro Dressing Food

CHILLED RICE SALAD WITH WATER CHESTNUTS, KIWI AND CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all the vinaigrette ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.
• Combine the vinaigrette and cooked rice, adding a little at a time so you don't overdress.
• Add the water chestnuts and toss.
• Top with chopped cilantro, kiwi fruit or mandarin oranges and serve.

CILANTRO RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions, either on stove top or in rice cooker.
• Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool, tossing with a rubber spoon until at room temperature.
• Wisk together ingredients for the dressing: oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
• Fold tomatoes, onion, cilantro and olives into the cooled rice.
• Add vinaigrette and toss to combine.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• **Notefor Leftovers: Leftover rice salad can be tossed with a can or two of white tuna, drained and flaked.
• Makes a nice lunch!