Asian rice salad

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsLeftover Asian rice pilaf
2Cloves garlic, minced (or
1 teaspoon bottled)
½cupSliced water chestnuts,
Coarsely chopped
¼cupThin carrot slices
¼cupThin celery slices
1tablespoonRoasted peanuts, coarsely
Chopped
3tablespoonsOil (preferably peanut)
1To 3 tablespoons rice or red
Wine vinegar
½teaspoonSugar
Optional:
3Green onions (white and
Green tops), sliced

Directions

1. Fluff leftover rice pilaf with a fork. Add garlic, water chestnuts, carrots, celery, green onions and peanuts.

2. Combine oil, vinegar and sugar in a small jar, cover and shake to combine. Pour over the salad and serve at once.

Data per serving: Calories.......176 Carbohydrates......23g Cholesterol.......0mg Protein.........3g Sodium............101g Fat............10g Saturated fat.......1g