Three Rice Salad
Recipe

See the menu planner and simple ingredient exchanges below for quick meal ideas for this three rice salad.

2 -3 servings

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6 Ingredients Needed:

basmati rice – 1 cup cooked

wild rice – 1 cup cooked

brown rice – 1 cup cooked

scallions – 2 medium size onions diced

jarred roasted red peppers – 1/2 cup roughly chopped

pine nuts – 1 tbsp

Make Ahead:
- Prepare each rice ahead of time and keep warm

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1. In a mixing bowl, combine the scallions, peppers and pine nuts.

2. Add the warm rice and drizzle some of the oil from the peppers into the bowl. Toss all ingredients together until well combined.

Use the menu planner below for quick meal ideas for this simple and delicious rice salad.

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** Serve this quick rice salad on salad greens with black bean soup topped off with a little salsa and sour cream.

** Rice Salad with Scrambled Eggs: This rice salad recipe goes well with scrambled eggs seasoned with basil and salt and pepper and steamed vegetables on the side.

Light Meal Ideas (suitable for lunch or a light dinner):

** Serve this warm rice salad with a simple side of flavorful salsa with celery, carrot and cucumber dippers.

** For something a little different, try serving this easy rice salad with diced apples and raisins tossed with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkling of cinnamon.

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Ingredient Exchanges:

* Instead of Scallions: try Green Peppers or Leeks (use 1/2 to 3/4 cup)

* Instead of Roasted Red Peppers: try Canned Italian Style Diced Tomatoes (drain the liquid from tomatoes and use a little olive oil to dress the salad)

* Instead of Pine Nuts: try Walnuts or Pecans

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