Meaty Garden Salad

Name: Meaty Garden Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup water; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1 cup instant rice; 3 medium unpeeled cucumbers, cubed; 4 plum tomatoes, cubed; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 1/2 cup diced green pepper; Salt and pepper to taste; Salad dressing of your choice

My sister-in-law originally made this hearty, filling salad. Over the years, I've modified it slightly, but it's still a favorite of the men in the family - Jo Jaquith, Marietta, Georgia

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
1 beef bouillon cube
1 cup instant rice
3 medium unpeeled cucumbers, cubed
4 plum tomatoes, cubed
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup diced green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Salad dressing of your choice

Directions

In a skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain and set aside. In a saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Stir in rice; remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until tender. Combine the rice and beef in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, onions, green pepper, salt and pepper; mix well. Serve with salad dressing.

For even more fresh flavor, forgo the salad dressing and just squeeze lemon wedges over the top of Meaty Garden Salad.