Cold Rice Mozzarella Ham Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncle ben's converted white rice
4 cups water
salt and pepper
1 1/2 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (can use cheddar also, or both!)
2 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 onion, finely chopped
2 -3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard (or to taste)
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 cups cooked ham, chopped small

Preparation

Prepare the rice in water with a teaspoon of salt until cooked, then cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooled rice with onions, radishes, celery, mozzarella cheese and ham.
In a small bowl combine the mayo, mustard, salt and pepper.
Add the mayo mixture to the rice; mix well to combine (adjust all ingredients to taste, if you prefer a creamier salad add in more mayo).
Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.