Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Rice Salad Francaise

1 cup long grain rice
1/2 cucumber, peeled and diced
60g fresh mushrooms, sliced
2 radishes, sliced
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
125g Processed cheddar cheese, cubed
Salt and pepper
French dressing
Lettuce leaves
Chopped parsley

Method: Cook rice in boiling salted water until just tender. Drain well. Chill. Add cucumber, mushrooms, radishes, green pepper and cubed cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over sufficient dressing to coat. Mix well. Place in a lettuce-lined bowl. Before serving sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serves 4-6.

Source: Mantle of Safety Cookbook 2 (The Port Augusta Women's Air Branch Auxillary of the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; n.d., after 1987), p.61.
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