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Tomato Rice Salad
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
My mom makes this for picnics and it usually is a hit! I love the different flavors in this recipe! If you like more spice, add essence or cayenne pepper or even minced jalapeno!
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup long-grain rice
1 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon spice essence or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1 small diced jalapeno (optional)
1 clove garlic, minces
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium fresh tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 large cucumber, peeled,seeded and diced
1 medium bell pepper, diced (red/green or yellow)
1 cup green onion, sliced
1 cup radish, thinly sliced
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil, stir in rice and 1/2 tsp salt.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat and let stand, covered 5 minutes.
4. While rice is cooking, combine remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil.
5. Stir into hot cooked rice.
6. Chill for 30 minutes.
7. Add remaining ingredients and chill several hours before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com