Thai Rice Salad
Serves: 8
Difficulty:  Easy
Prep time:  20 minutes
Ready in:  20 minutes

This is a nice cool side for a those hot summer days.

1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 lime, juiced
1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil (optional)
4 cups cooked, chilled rice
1 medium cucumber, seeded and sliced
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/3 cup chopped mint
1/3 cup chopped basil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice and if desired, hot chili oil. Add remaining ingredients to a large bowl. Pour dressing over and stir to combine.

Notes
Rice may be cooked 2-3 days in advance.
Any rice may be used.
Peanut oil would work nicely if you have it.
Try chopping up some jalapeno or other peppers to add an extra kick if you don’t have any hot chili oil.