Country Rice Salad

Name: Country Rice Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: DRESSING:; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cups prepared mustard; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon white vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; SALAD:; 3 cups cold cooked rice; 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish; 1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained; 1/3 cup finely chopped green onions (including tops); 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 3 hard-boiled large eggs, diced; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, optional; Fresh parsley; Cherry tomatoes

This is a delicious way to prepare rice and is a nice change from potato salad. It goes especially well with barbecue, or with grilled hamburgers at a cookout.

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cups prepared mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
3 cups cold cooked rice
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions (including tops)
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 hard-boiled large eggs, diced
1 to 2 tablespoons milk, optional
Fresh parsley
Cherry tomatoes

Directions

In a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients; stir in milk if desired. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over rice mixture; gently toss to coat. Add milk if desired. Chill several hours before serving. Garnish with parsley and cherry tomatoes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 144 calories, 5g fat (0 saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat, 1/2 vegetable.

Originally published as Country Rice Salad in Country April/May 1991