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.