Saffron Rice Salad

Description

Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2½ cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth and ⅛ teaspoon saffron), cooled to room temperature
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper
• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• ¼ cup sliced black olives
• lettuce leaves

Directions

1. Combine vinegar, oil, pepper sauce (if desired), garlic and white pepper in large bowl; mix well.
2. Add rice, peppers, onions and ; toss lightly.
3. Serve on lettuce leaves.