Santa Rosa Rice Salad

Wow!!  It has been forever since I posted anything on this blog...

I am now trying to correct that by sharing this wonderful recipe I got from my friend.  It is a perfect summer meal.  It's easy to prepare (even easier if you use Costco Rotisserie chicken like I did!) and it tastes even better the second day!  My kids don't love it, but we will usually grill hot dogs for them and everyone is happy.

Santa Rosa Rice Salad

2 Boxes Uncle Ben’s Long Grain Wild Rice
1 Lemon, juiced
3 boneless, chicken breasts, cooked and diced
4 green onions, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
2 medium avocados
¼ to ½ cup cilantro, chopped

Cook rice according to package and let cool. Add everything together, except avocados, including the dressing (see below). Chill 2-4 hours. Just before serving, add nuts and avocados.

Dressing:
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 T. Dijon Mustard
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. sugar
¼ tsp. pepper
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil

Mix well and add to salad.

Results: Huge hit with the adults...not so much with the kids.  I can't wait until my peppers grow and I can use them and my cilantro from my garden.  Mmmm!