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CALICO VEGETABLE RICE SALAD

Yield: Makes 6 servings.

 
Ingredients
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 1/4 cup bottled oil and vinegar dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 onion, sliced and separated into rings
 

Directions
Combine rice, water and curry powder in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Fluff with fork. Let rice cool. 
 
Combine rice with tomato, carrot and peppers.

Blend dressing and hot pepper sauce. Pour over rice mixture.
Toss lightly.

Garnish with onion rings.
 

Nutrition Facts
Calories 195   
Total Fat 7g 
Sodium 82mg 
Total Carbohydrate 31g 
Dietary Fiber 1g 
Protein 3g

USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)