Rice Salad Primavera and Freud

In the middle of Civilization and Its Discontents Freud confesses that in none of his previous writings has he had such a strong feeling that what he is describing is common sense and that he is using up paper and ink to expound things that are self evident.

I felt that way when I found about a cup and a half of short grain rice in my refrigerator today and decided to make a rice salad.  Not worth writing about, I said to myself,  just leftovers.  But once I tasted it I was compelled to share how good it was.  No one ingredient should dominate so use your judgment when adding things and be creative!

Rice Salad Primavera

Cooked short grain brown rice
Chopped cucumber, green onion, avocado, celery, parsley
Chopped Radicchio, sliced black or kalamata olives, kidney beans
Asparagus and snow peas, blanched for about two minutes then chopped in 2 inch pieces

Dressing:  basic olive oil and vinegar with about a tablespoon of greek yogurt, salt and pepper