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PEAR & WALNUT RICE SALAD WITH BLUE CHEESE VINAIGRETTE

“Rice to the Rescue!” Recipe Contest Winner - Ellie Mathews
Yield: Makes 6 servings.
 

Ingredients
• 3 cups cooked medium or long grain brown rice
• 1 large firm pear, such as Anjou or Bartlett, cored and diced
• 3 medium green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
• 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1/3 cup prepared vinaigrette (garlic, herb or raspberry)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 

Directions
Combine all ingredients in medium bowl; toss to coat.

Serve immediately over lettuce leaves and top with dried cranberries, if desired.
 

Nutrition Facts
Calories 260   
Total Fat 13g 
Cholesterol 5mg 
Sodium 450mg 
Total Carbohydrate 31g 
Dietary Fiber 4g 
Protein 6g

USA Rice Federation (www.usarice.com)