Sausage, Sweet Corn and Rice Salad

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INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups uncooked fresh corn kernels
2 cups freshly cooked long-grain white rice
1 cup chopped mozzarella or other smoked cheese
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 bunch watercress, leaves only
Mustard Vinaigrette (recipe below)

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and fry the sausage for 4 minutes. Add the corn and cook 3 minutes longer.

  2. Place cooked rice in a large bowl, add hot sausage mixture and cheese. Toss lightly and add pine nuts and watercress. Pour Mustard Vinaigrette over the salad and toss.

  3. Mustard Vinaigrette - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil and salt and pepper to taste.