Curry Rice Salad

Name: Curry Rice Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled; 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives; 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

This healthy salad is a great for potlucks and entertaining—easy and delicious. It’s a good way to use up leftover rice, too. I sometimes use a 50-50 mix of brown and white rice for extra fiber and flavor.

Ingredients

3 cups cooked long grain rice, cooled
1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the rice, olives, peanuts and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and seasonings. Gently stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.