Peas And Rice Salad With Buttermilk Dressing

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup brown rice, not instant
• 1 ounce mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (i used )
• 2 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3/4 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced

Recipe

• 1 in a food processor, combine dressing ingredients and whiz until blended.
• 2 in a saucepan, combine rice with 1 cup water.
• 3 bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat and simmer until tender (30-40 minutes).
• 5 cool.
• 6 in a bowl, combine vegetables, rice and cheese.
• 7 toss with dressing.
• 8 chill before serving.