Recipe: Rice, Tomato and Basil Salad (with tomato vinaigrette dressing)

RICE, TOMATO AND BASIL SALAD

1 cup hot cooked long grain rice (or 1 1/2 oz orzo, cooked and drained)
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
1 Tbsp olive oil
2 tsp dry white wine
1 1/2 tsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves
1 Tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Combine cooked rice or orzo in salad bowl; set aside.

In a blender, combine remaining ingredients, except basil and parsley and process until well blended. Add basil and parsley and pulse until chopped DO NOT PUREE.

Pour dressing over salad and toss. Serve immediately or chill.

From: Candy,VA