Thai Rice Salad with Peanut Dressing

This has a wonderful spicy flavor. It's great for potlucks because you can make it ahead of time and it doesn't need reheating.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup white rice, uncooked
• 1⁄3 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
• 3  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh ginger
• 2  cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste--I like more)
• 2  cups  cooked chicken, chopped
• 1  cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh spinach, cut into thin strips

Directions

1. Cook rice as directed on package.
2. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Whisk together peanut butter, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and cayenne.
4. Add peanut sauce, chicken, cucumber and onion to rice and mix well.
5. Chill.
6. Just before serving, stir in spinach.