California "Sushi" Rice Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice
  • 1/3 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
  • 2 large cucumbers, seeded, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, finely shredded (1 cup)
  • 8 medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
  • 2 packages (8 oz each) imitation crabmeat sticks, sliced
  • 1 small avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced

Preparation

Step 1

In 3-quart saucepan, cook rice in water as directed on package. Spread rice in 13x9-inch baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until completely cool.

Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, mix vinegar, sugar and salt. Microwave 20 to 30 seconds; whisk until sugar is dissolved. Stir in gingerroot.

In large bowl, toss cooled rice with vinegar mixture. Stir in cucumbers, carrots, green onions and crabmeat; mix well. Top with avocado.