Zucchini and Rice Amalgam

Zucchini Rice Amalgam

2 cups cooked brown rice

2 cups diced zucchini

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

3 fresh Chile peppers, thinly sliced

1 small green bell pepper, diced

¼ cup sweet pickle relish, or pickles, chopped

3 tbsp. rice vinegar

2 tbsp. olive oil

1 tsp. oregano

1 tsp. coriander

1 tsp. cardamom

1 tsp. marjoram

1 tsp. onion powder

Salt and pepper to taste

Combine rice and veggies and mix well. In shaker container, combine vinegar, olive oil and spices.  Shake well to combine and pour over rice mixture. Stir to blend. Let stand in fridge for 4-6 hours before serving to absorb flavors.

About six servings

© Crackerberries 2014

Tossed Rice Salad

Tossed Rice Salad

Are you tired of the same old salads at picnic gatherings?  Try this alternative to potato salad or macaroni salad.  I was try to think of something different to serve with chicken quesadillas and wanted something cool, not hot.  I had these mixed frozen veggies that aren’t really good by themselves, so this is what I came up with.

3 cups cooked white rice, cooled completely

2 cups frozen mixed veggies (gumbo blend), thawed

1 small green pepper, diced

1 cup chopped *TARD cucumbers

½ dozen or so, cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered, depending on size)

½ tsp celery salt

½ cup creamy Caesar dressing

Hot sauce and sliced green olives (optional)

Combine all ingredients except the hot sauce and green olives, in bowl and toss; chill four hours and salt and pepper to taste before serving.  Garnish with olives and the hot sauce really adds to the flavor.  Not too much, now!

© Crackerberries 2013