Sensational Seven Layer Rice Salad
Recipe sent by: Sandee Eveland
Yield: 8 Servings
7 3/16 oz Rice-a-Roni Rice Pilaf
2 tb Margarine or butter
15 oz Can black beans; drain,
-rinse
1 c Ranch dressing
1 c Sour cream
4 c Fresh spinach leaves or
-romaine lettuce; thin
-strips
3 md Tomatoes; chop
2 c (8oz) shredded cheddar
-cheese
1 sm Red onion; halve, thinly
-sliced
1/2 lb Bacon; crisp, chop
3 Radishes; slice, opt
Tomato wedges; opt
In large skillet over medium heat, saute rice-pasta
mix with margarine until pasta is golden brown. Slowly
add 1-3/4 cups water and Special Seasonings; bring to
a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 17 to 22
minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in black beans.
Spread mixture in 9x13 baking pan. Cool completely;
set aside. In small bowl, mix ranch dressing and sour
cream; set aside. In large clear glass bowl, layer
spinach, tomatoes, cheese, rice-bean mixture and
onion, pressing gently after each layer. Spread
dressing mixture over top of salad. Sprinkle with
bacon. Garnish with radishes and tomato, if desired.
Source: Rice-a-Roni.
