Recipe: Cilantro Rice (using cooked rice)

CILANTRO RICE

1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 cups cooked white rice (1 cup raw)
1 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper (1 large or 2 small)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion (about 4-5)
1/4 to 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

In a large bowl, whisk oil and lime juice to blend. Add remaining ingredients, tossing to coat with dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Spoon into serving bowl, cover and refrigerate to chill.

Toss before serving and garnish, if desired, with a few sprigs of cilantro.

Cook's notes:
For a confetti-like look, use some green as well as red bell pepper. This is an ideal dish to take along on a picnic or summer potluck. It's good chilled or at room temperature.

Makes 6-8 servings
Source: Woman's Day Magazine, 1990