Posted by lorna-organic on Wed, Jun 11, 08 at 21:01
(from the Epicurious Web site) There are versions which add sliced roasted, or grilled chicken. Queso Fresco means (Mexican) fresh cheese. Farmer's cheese is similar.
Southwest Rice Salad
Ingredients
2 cups cooked white rice
1 17oz can whole kernel corn drained
1/2 cup chopped stuffed green olives
1/2 cup diced poblano pepper (mild green chili)
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup sliced green onion
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
4 tbl. freshly squeezed lime juice
4 tbl. olive oil
1 tsp. crushed garlic
8 oz. Queso fresco cheese
1 Tbl. cilantro chopped
Cilantro leaves for decoration
2 small tomatoes for decoration
Combine rice, corn, chopped peppers, onions, and red pepper and set aside. Mix lime juice, olive oil, garlic, add to rice mixture. Just before serving, add crumbled cheese and toss lightly. Garnish with tomato wedges and sprigs of cilantro. Best served at room temperature.
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