Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Summer Picnic Salad


Energy: 369 kcal
Ingredients:


  • 3 cups cooked rice - cooled to room temperature;

  • 1 17-ounce can whole kernel corn - drained;

  • 1/2 cup diced chile poblano - peeled and seeded;

  • 1/2 cup chopped green olives with pimientos;

  • 1/3 cup chopped green pepper;

  • 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper;

  • 1/3 cup sliced green onions;

  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper;

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice;

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil;

  • 1 teaspoon garlic - crushed;

  • 8 ounces "queso fresco" or a very mild Feta cheese - crumbled;

  • Lettuce leaves;

  • 2 small tomatoes - cut into wedges, for garnish.

Instructions:

Combine rice, corn, chile, olives, green pepper, red pepper, onions and crushed red pepper in large bowl. Mix lime juice, oil and garlic; add to rice mixture.Just before serving add cheese and toss lightly. Serve on lettuce leaves; garnish with tomato wedges.

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