Kiwifruit Rice Salad recipe

4 servings

2 1/4 cups water

1 cup brown rice

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped celery

1/2 teaspoon curry powder

1 cup plain yogurt

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1/2 teaspoon lime zest

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 kiwi, peeled and chopped

4 ounces cooked ham, julienned

2 ounces Swiss cheese, cubed

1/3 cup cashews

1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped

2 kiwis, peeled and sliced

Combine water and rice in a medium saucepan.

Bring to a boil.

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes.

Cool.

Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, stirring frequently.

Season with curry powder, and continue cooking for one minute.

In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar.

Stir in rice, onion and celery mixture, chopped kiwi, ham, cheese, nuts, and mushrooms.

Arrange sliced kiwi over salad.