2 cup leftover asian rice pilaf
2 cloves garlic, minced (or
1 1 teaspoon bottled)
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts,
1 coarsely chopped
1/4 cup thin carrot slices
1/4 cup thin celery slices
1 tbsp roasted peanuts, coarsely
1 chopped
3 tbsp oil (preferably peanut)
1 to 3 tablespoons rice or red
1 wine vinegar
1/2 tsp sugar
1 optional:
3 green onions (white and
1 green tops), sliced
Directions
1. Fluff leftover rice pilaf with a fork. Add garlic, water
chestnuts, carrots, celery, green onions and peanuts. 2. Combine oil,
vinegar and sugar in a small jar, cover and shake to combine. Pour
over the salad and serve at once.
Servings: 6 servings
Asian Rice Salad Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Rice; Salad; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Asian Rice Salad recipe.
