Cold Wild Rice Salad
Ingredients
- 1/2 C. wild rice, uncooked
- 2 C. water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 medium-size tomatoes, diced
- 1 large jalapeno chili, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 C. scallions, chopped
- 1/2 C. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 C. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 C. fresh cilantro, minced
- Cilantro sprigs to garnish
Directions
In a heavy medium-size saucepan, place rice, water, and salt. Bring the rice to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes. Drain the rice and return to heat to dry, stir with a fork. In a large salad bowl, you combine the rice, tomatoes, chili, bell pepper, scallions, cheese and minced cilantro. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with cilantro sprigs just before serving.
Yield: 4 servings
