[Jennywren]

Here is one of our favourites

Fruity Rice Salad

100g Long Grain or Basmati Rice (approx)
1 Small Can Pineapple pieces in natural juice
1 Small Can Mandarin Orange Segments
½ a Cucumber
1 Red Apple
Mayonnaise (Hellmans or similar) to taste – at least 3 heaped tablespoons


Method

1 Boil the long grain rice as directed – rinse thoroughly in boiling water to remove excess starch, then rinse several times in cold water – leave to cool
2 Drain the pineapple pieces reserving the juice
3 Drain the mandarin orange segments – chop the larger segments in half
4 Slice the cucumber into approx ¾ inch slices then cube
5 Mix the pineapple juice with Mayonnaise
6 Chop the apple into chunks (similar size to cucumber and pineapple pieces)
7 Toss the apple pieces in the mayonnaise and pineapple juice mixture to prevent the apple going brown.
8 Add all the ingredients together in a large bowl – stirring gently to mix.
9 Cover with cling film and place the mixture in the refrigerator until well chilled.


Please note this is not an exact recipe you can adjust it according to your own taste. I sometimes add a few well rinsed sultanas as well. It is also great with some cubed/chunks of cooked chicken.