Ensalada de Marcelo

From Asparagus to Zucchini, 3^rded.

•  2 c. cooked rice, at room temperature
• 2 c. assorted diced early summer veggies (beans, peas, cauliflower, etc.), slightly steamed
• ¼ c. raisins
• ¼ c. chopped olives
• ½ c. cubed provolone or other cheese
• 3 or 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• ½ lb. Summer sausage, diced (optional)
• olive oil
• salt and pepper
• salad greens

1.  Mix rice, veggies, raisins, olives, cheese, eggs, and sausage (if using). Dress with olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.
2. Serve at room temperature on a bed of salad greens.
3. Any or all of the listed ingredients can be included, or add your favorites (garlic scapes, chopped cabbage, onion, etc.).

Serves 4-6