Red Rice
and
Olive Salad

3-4 servings

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4 Ingredients Needed:

brown rice – 4 cups cooked

Quick Tip: use boil-in-the-bag quick cooking
brown rice to speed up preparation time.

prepared store bought salsa – 1/2 to 3/4 cup
(choose your favorite kind of salsa)

black olives – 1/4 cup roughly chopped

fresh parsley – 1/4 cup finely chopped

Make Ahead:
- Prepare rice according to package directions,and measure out 4 cups
See the Quick Tip above to speed up preparation time.

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In a mixing bowl, combine all the salad ingredients and stir well to combine.


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** Serve rice salad with stir-fried chicken and mushrooms along with a side dish of steamed broccoli w/grated parmesan on top.

** This quick salad goes well with broiled chicken and roasted vegetables from the deli as a side dish.

** Rice Salad on Steamed Greens: Serve our easy rice salad on a bed of steamed cabbage with a simple salad of lettuce greens tossed with an olive oil vinaigrette.

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Try these simple ingredient exchanges for a change of taste every time you prepare this salad.

* Instead of Black Olives: try Green Olives or a Combination of Olives and Capers (use 1/8 cup of each)

* Instead of Parsley: try Cilantro or Scallions

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The following additions will add an extra layer of flavor to this terrific red rice and olive salad. Try one at a time or any combination you like.

* Store bought Prepared Grilled Chicken Strips
* Cooked Italian Sausage
* Cooked Ham
* Flavored Tofu
* Cooked Black or Cannelini Beans
* Avocado Cubes

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