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goodbites raisin and rice salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Pam Ellingson
Wichita, KS

Can't remember where this recipe came from, but we used to serve it at the art museum restaurant. the sharp Italian dressing and the sweet raisins give it a very interesting contrast.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For goodbites raisin and rice salad

  • 3/4 c
    toasted slivered or sliced almonds
  • 3/4 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/2 c
    sliced black olives
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    chopped dil pickle or rinsed and chopped capers
  • 1/2 c
    chopped red sweet pepper
  • 4 c
    hot cooked long grain white rice
  • 1/2 c
    italian style dressing ( i prefer wishbone robust italian)

How To Make goodbites raisin and rice salad

  • 1
    Cook rice according to directions. Keep hot until all ingredients are chopped or measured.
  • 2
    Combine all ingredients (except dressing) with the hot rice in a medium bowl. Pour dressing over the hot rice mixture and mix well.
  • 3
    Refrigerate til well chilled about 2 hours. Serve.
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