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FLORIDA RICE AND AVOCADO SALAD
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| 3 cups cooked rice, cooled |
| 2 cups chopped cooked chicken |
| 2 avocados, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
| 1 cup diagonally sliced celery |
| 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into julienned strips |
| 1/4 cup minced onion |
| 3 tablespoons lemon juice |
| 2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
| 1 teaspoon sugar |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper |
| 1 clove garlic, minced |
| Hot pepper sauce to taste |
| Salad greens (optional) |
| Tomato wedges or roses for garnish |
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| Combine rice, chicken, avocados, celery, green pepper and onion in large bowl. |
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| Place lemon juice, oil, salt, sugar, white pepper, garlic and pepper sauce in small jar with lid; shake well. Pour over rice mixture. Toss lightly. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Serve on salad greens. Garnish with tomato wedges. |
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