New Zealand Brown Rice Salad

1 c Brown rice

2 Kiwifruit

1 New Granny Smith or Braeburn

-apple 1/2 c Thinly sliced celery

1/2 c Red pepper strips

1/4 c Toasted walnut pieces

1/4 c Thinly sliced green onions

2 tb Chopped parsley

3 tb Sherry vinegar

1 tb Olive oil

From the New Zealand Kiwifruit Marketing Board. Cook rice in water according to package directions. Drain and cool. Peel kiwifruit and cut into 1/4" thick slices. Cut slices in half to form semi circles. Core and dice apple into 1/2" cubes. Toss together rice, kiwifruit, apple, celery, red pepper strips, walnuts, green onions and parsley in salad bowl. Mix together vinegar and oil. Drizzle over salad. Toss to mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours, to allow flavors to blend, before serving. Makes 6 servings. From: Michael Orchekowski Date: 05-23-93