Rice Fontina Salad

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 cups cooked rice, cooled
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) grated fontina or Swiss cheese
 * ½ cup chopped celery
 * 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
 * 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into thin strips 1-inch long
 * ½ cup sliced pitted ripe * ¼ cup chopped onion
 * ¼ teaspoon crushed basil leaves
 * ¼ teaspoon crushed oregano leaves
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
 * ½ cup mayonnaise
 * ½ cup plain yogurt
 * 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
 * ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, cheese, celery, tomatoes, zucchini,, onion, basil, oregano, pepper and garlic powder in large bowl.
 * 2) Blend mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar and salt; toss with rice mixture.
 * 3) Chill.
 * 4) Serve on salad greens, if desired.
 * 5) One-fourth cup of the dressing can be set aside to use as garnish.