Recipe: Easy Summer Rice Salad with Sesame-Ginger Dressing (using instant rice, peas, a

EASY SUMMER RICE SALAD

FOR THE DRESSING:
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon shredded fresh ginger
4 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
FOR THE SALAD:
2 1/4 cups water
2 1/4 cups Uncle Ben's Brand Instant Rice
1 (10 oz.) package frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup sliced green onions with tops
1 1/2 cups cooked light chicken meat, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper

In a screw-top jar, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, vinegar, vegetable oil, mustard, and garlic and shake well.

In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover, remove from the heat, and set aside 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow the rice to cool.

In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, peas, onions, chicken, celery, and bell peppers and toss. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and chill before serving.

Servings: 8
Source: The Best of Food Digest by Reader's Digest Editors