Rice and Egg Salad
LoveThatFood
Yield: 6 servings
Cook Time: About 50 minutes (for slow-cooking rice). Quicker-cooking rices will reduce cooking time.
Tips: To enhance flavor, sprinkle lemon pepper over each serving.
Suggestion: Served over lettuce greens and garnish with lemon wedges, avocado slices and/or sliced tomatoes, if desired. Salad can also be used as a celery stuffer for snacking and appetizers..
Ingredients
  • 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups diagonally sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons diced pimento
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 3/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
In large mixing bowl, combine rice, celery, onions, eggs and pimiento. Set aside. In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, mustard, curry powder and pepper and stir to blend. Pour mayonnaise mixture into rice and egg mixture and gently toss to combine. Cover and
chill until ready to serve. If desired, garnish with lemon wedges, avocado slices and/or sliced tomato, then sprinkle salad and garnishes with lemon pepper.