Thai Rice Salad With Peanut Dressing

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water

1 cup UNCLE BEN'S

converted rice

1 teaspoon salt (optional)

cup chunky peanut butter

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 sm. cucumber, thinly sliced

2 cups cut up cooked chicken

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 1/2 cups spinach leaves, cut into thin strips

Preparation

1. Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan. Stir in rice and salt. Cover tightly and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand covered until all water is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl and cool to room temperature.

2. Using a wire whisk, combine peanut butter, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic and cayenne in small bowl. Halve cucumber slices. Add to rice with peanut dressing, chicken and onion. Mix well. Cover and chill. Just before serving, stir in spinach. Makes 6 servings.