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How to Make Rice Salad
Victoria Haneveer

Victoria's Rice Salad Recipe

Learn how to make rice salad the easy way. This wonderful side dish goes beautifully with any kind of meat, poultry or fish, and it is perfect for any season or occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Salad
Cuisine: English

Ingredients
 

  • Handful of uncooked white rice
  • Mayonnaise, as needed
  • Boiling water to cook the rice (enough to cover the rice by a couple inches)
  • Finely chopped vegetables (eg broccoli mushrooms onion celery zucchini)
  • 1/4 cup (110g) grated cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
  • A few walnut halves or cashews
  • Salt and black pepper

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice following the instructions on the package, adding the finely chopped vegetables 5 minutes before the end of the cooking time.
  2. Drain well and let it cool.
  3. Stir in the mayonnaise (the amount depends how creamy you want it, so add a tablespoon at a time until it's just right).
  4. Stir in the cheese, nuts, herbs and a pinch each of salt and black pepper.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.