Rice Fontina Salad

Description
Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 cups cooked rice, cooled
 * 1 cup (4 ounces) grated Fontina or Swiss cheese
 * 1/2 cup chopped celery
 * 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
 * 1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into thin strips 1-inch long
 * 1/2 cup sliced pitted ripe olives
 * 1/4 cup chopped onion
 * 1/4 teaspoon crushed basil leaves
 * 1/4 teaspoon crushed oregano leaves
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
 * 1/2 cup mayonnaise
 * 1/2 cup plain yogurt
 * 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions
Combine rice, cheese, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, olives, onion, basil, oregano, pepper and garlic powder in large bowl.

Blend mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar and salt; toss with rice mixture. Chill. Serve on salad greens, if desired. One-fourth cup of the dressing can be set aside to use as garnish.