Cheese and Wild Rice
Makes 4 servings

• 1/2 - cup wild rice

• 2 - cups water

• 1/2 - teaspoon salt

• 2 - medium-size tomatoes, diced

• 1 - large jalapeno chile, diced

• 1 - green bell pepper, diced

• 1/2 - cup scallions, chopped

• 1/2 - cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 1/2 - cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

• 1/4 - cup cilantro, minced

• Cilantro sprigs to garnish

1. In a heavy medium-size saucepan, place rice, water, and salt.  

2. Bring the rice to a boil. 

3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes. 

4. Drain the rice and return to heat to dry, stir with a fork.

5. In a large salad bowl, you combine the rice, tomatoes, chile, bell pepper, scallions, cheese and minced cilantro.  

6. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. 

7. Before serving, you want to garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Picnicking & Tailgating

For picnicking or tailgating, place in ice chest until ready to serve.