New zealand brown rice salad

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupBrown rice
2Kiwifruit
1New Granny Smith or Braeburn apple
½cupThinly sliced celery
½cupRed pepper strips
¼cupToasted walnut pieces
¼cupThinly sliced green onions
2tablespoonsChopped parsley
3tablespoonsSherry vinegar
1tablespoonOlive oil

Directions

From the New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board.

Cook rice in water according to package directions. Drain and cool.

Peel kiwifruit and cut into ¼" thick slices. Cut slices in half to form semi circles. Core and dice apple into ½" cubes. Toss together rice, kiwifruit, apple, celery, red pepper strips, walnuts, green onions and parsley in salad bowl. Mix together vinegar and oil.

Drizzle over salad. Toss to mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours, to allow flavors to blend, before serving. Makes 6 servings.