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SUMMER PICNIC SALAD









Yield: Makes 6 servings.

 
3 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
1 17-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
1/2 cup diced chile poblano, peeled, and seeded
1/2 cup chopped green olives with pimientos
1/3 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic, crushed
8 ounces queso fresco or a very mild feta cheese, crumbled
lettuce leaves
2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges, for garnish
 
Combine rice, corn, chile, olives, green pepper, red pepper, onions and crushed red pepper in large bowl.
 
Mix lime juice, oil and garlic; add to rice mixture. Just before serving add cheese and toss lightly. Serve on lettuce leaves; garnish with tomato wedges.
 
Meal Part: Salad
 
Preparation: Quick and Easy
 
Special Diets: Vegetarian
 
Main Ingredient: Vegetables, Cheese
 
Cuisine Type: Southwestern
 
 

 
Nutrition Facts
Calories 340  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g
Cholesterol 34mg
Sodium 861mg
Total Carbohydrate 40g
Dietary Fiber 2g
Protein 10g