Cilantro Rice Salad

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 medium red onion, minced
• 1 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 cup kalamata olive, pitted and chopped
• salt & fresh ground pepper

1. Cook rice according to package directions, either on stove top or in rice cooker.
2. Once rice is cooked, transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool, tossing with a rubber spoon until at room temperature.
3. Wisk together ingredients for the dressing: oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl.
4. Fold tomatoes, onion, cilantro and olives into the cooled rice.
5. Add vinaigrette and toss to combine.
6. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. **Notefor Leftovers: Leftover rice salad can be tossed with a can or two of white tuna, drained and flaked.
8. Makes a nice lunch!

basmati rice, olive oil, white wine vinegar, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, kalamata olive, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cilantro-rice-salad-71104 (may not work)