Chilled Rice Salad

Chilled Rice Salad

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Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 Min

Serves 8 to 10 Servings

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 C. cooked long grain white and wild rice blend
  • 2 green onions
  • 1/2 C. green and/or red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 C. finely chopped almonds
  • 2 Tbsps. fresh chopped parsley
  • 1/2 C. Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
  • 3 Tbsps. rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. COOK white and wild rice blend according to package directions; let cool slightly. Combine rice, green onions, bell pepper, almonds and parsley in medium serving bowl.
  2. BLEND oil, vinegar, ginger if desired, salt and pepper in small bowl. Pour over rice mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
  3. *To toast almonds: Place almonds in dry nonstick skillet; cook over medium heat, shaking pan until nuts are lightly browned.