Kiwifruit Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups water
1 cup brown rice
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 kiwi, peeled and chopped
4 ounces cooked ham, julienned
2 ounces Swiss cheese, cubed
1/3 cup cashews
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 kiwis, peeled and sliced

Preparation

Combine water and rice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes. Cool.
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and celery in butter until tender, stirring frequently. Season with curry powder, and continue cooking for one minute.
In a large bowl, mix together yogurt, lime juice, lime zest, and sugar. Stir in rice, onion and celery mixture, chopped kiwi, ham, cheese, nuts, and mushrooms. Arrange sliced kiwi over salad.