Saffron Rice Salad

Salads.
A colorful medley of red and green peppers, black olives and bright yellow saffron rice that goes well with burgers, shish kebabs or on its own. 

Saffron Rice Salad

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredients
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 tsp olive oil
2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
2-1/2 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth and 1/8 teaspoon saffron)
cooled to room temperature
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1/4 cup sliced black olives
Lettuce leaves

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, hot pepper sauce (if using), garlic and white pepper. Mix well. 2. Add rice, peppers, onions and olives; toss lightly until combined. Serve on fresh lettuce leaves. Note: Ground turmeric can be substituted for the saffron, if desired.

Source: www.ricecafe.com