Giveaway: $25 AMEX Gift Card, NAKANO Rice Vinegar & Recipe Booklet

by LRWC on December 22, 2010 · 144 comments

Have you ever used Rice Vinegar?  I just recently started using it and have this awesome recipe for  Olive Garden Salad Dressing – Copycat Recipe.  I used Nakano Rice Vinegar and it was so yummy.  It really does taste like the salad dressing from Olive Garden.  Here is the recipe if you would like to give it a try. (click the box to print the recipe):

If you have never tried Rice Vinegar or even if you have and would like a free bottle, you are in luck.  Because Nakano, part of the Mizkan family of products is offering one LRWC readers a $25 AMEX gift card along with a bottle of NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegar and a recipe booklet.

And, everyone can win a little something from this as well because you can print a $1/1 coupon good for any Nakano Natural or Seasoned Rice Vinegar.  Click here for the coupon.

Also you can join the Mizkan recipe club.  There are a bunch of recipes you can check out.  I’m getting hungry just looking at some of the pictures of the recipes!   And, also become a fan of Nakano on Facebook for even more recipe ideas.

Here is how to enter the giveaway:

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Here are the Official  Giveaway Rules

Entry # 1: Place a comment below and let us know if you have ever used Rice Vinegar in any of your recipes and if so, in what recipe.   You must supply a valid email address. Email addresses should be put in the private field and not in the public comment box.

  • All entries must be left in the comments of this site only.  Facebook comments or emails will not count as a giveaway entry.
  • The giveaway ends at 11:00 pm EST on 12/23/10.  No entries will be counted after that time frame.
  • All entrants must be at least 18 years old and reside in the United States.
  • A winner will be choosen at random.  Winner will be notified within 24 hours of the giveaway ending via email.  Winners must respond with mailing address within 36 hours or another winner will be chosen.

A big thank you to Nakano  for providing this great giveaway. LRWC did receive a product for review however all the opinions are that of LRWC and have not been influenced by Nakano or any other party.

{ 144 comments }

Lindsay December 22, 2010 at 9:33 pm

I’ve never used it but would love to try it!

Barbe5 December 22, 2010 at 9:33 pm

I love it! I use it in Honey Jalapeno dressing. YUM!

Lorraine December 22, 2010 at 9:54 pm

I have always wanted to know how Olive Garden makes their salad dressing. I will have to go out and but Nakano Rice Vinegar.

Barbara A December 22, 2010 at 10:28 pm

I have tried rice vinegar. I think it was a Williams Sonoma recipe (maybe a southwestern style salad with corn, tomatoes, etc.) I love the salad dressing at Olive Garden. Thanks for the recipe.

annmarie December 22, 2010 at 10:46 pm

I’ve never tried rice vinegar, but your recipe sounds great! Would love to try it!

Dawn December 22, 2010 at 11:11 pm

I have not tried it in any recipes but am def interested.

Erin B December 22, 2010 at 11:20 pm

I have not used Rice Vinegar before.

Cathy K. December 22, 2010 at 11:43 pm

I’d love to try this.

Shawna December 23, 2010 at 1:47 am

I just used the last of my bottle of rice vinegar in a German Potato Salad recipe that turned out fantastic! Need to add it to my shopping list.

Claudia N December 23, 2010 at 3:35 am

I have not tried Rice Vinegar before, but would like to try

Anita A. December 23, 2010 at 4:54 am

I’ve used rice vinegar to make sesame salad dressing.

terri December 23, 2010 at 5:29 am

Never used it but would love to try it!

Marianne Adam December 23, 2010 at 5:39 am

My favorite & I buy it by the case when it’s on sale is the garlic rice wine vinegar. The whole family loves it!

Kim Stewart December 23, 2010 at 9:30 am

I have never bought it but would love to try it!

Allison S December 23, 2010 at 9:57 am

I have never even HEARD of rice vinegar! I’m hoping I’ll get a chance to try it!

Kris I. December 23, 2010 at 10:55 am

I have never used it, but I would love to try it!!!

Lina December 23, 2010 at 11:30 am

I’ve never used it before but sounds good! I love Olive Garden’s salad dressing.

Anju December 23, 2010 at 11:34 am

Used it for cooking Chinese food

Jennifer Brewer December 23, 2010 at 12:28 pm

I use rice vinegar in sesame ginger dressing!

Nicole dawson December 23, 2010 at 12:30 pm

Cant wait to try it!

Lisa December 23, 2010 at 12:31 pm

I’ve used rice vinegar to make sushi rice and for salad dressing. Soo good! And I can’t wait to try the OG recipe!

Kelly Perry December 23, 2010 at 12:37 pm

yes, in my warm wilted cole slaw w/sesame seeds. very tasty.

laurie December 23, 2010 at 12:38 pm

i never used rice vinegar before but i will try it now for this recipe!

Ashley Gatewood December 23, 2010 at 12:42 pm

Never used rice vinegar before :)

Maggie Mason December 23, 2010 at 12:43 pm

I have used it and I have actually made this recipe with it- it is amazing!
Thanks!

Dia December 23, 2010 at 12:48 pm

I have used Rice Vinegar in my Musubi recipe.

Belinda* December 23, 2010 at 12:53 pm

I have not used Rice Vinegar before, now I really want to try it!

Michelle A. December 23, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Love rice vinegar and use it often in dishes where you want a little more lightness. Especially love it with sweet and sour chicken.

Paige December 23, 2010 at 1:01 pm

I copy a yummy yummy sauce recipe from my favorite Japanese restaurant back home with rice wine vinegar all the time. Love it!

SandeeC December 23, 2010 at 1:04 pm

I have tried Rice Vinegar the one time I *tried* to make some sushi!!! Would try it again in a different recipe.

Harriett December 23, 2010 at 1:11 pm

I use the Seasoned Rice Vinegar Basil when I make my macaroni salad.

Robin Tanase December 23, 2010 at 1:13 pm

I would LOVE to try it!

Mindy Dileo December 23, 2010 at 1:28 pm

I have never used rice vinegar but so excited to try the Olive Garden recipe with it. That is my favorite dressing

Cinny December 23, 2010 at 1:28 pm

I just recently started using Rice Vinegar when I tried this amazing marinade a neighbor made with it. She also uses it in salad dressings and salads. I will have to search for some good recipes.

Julie December 23, 2010 at 1:50 pm

I have used rice wine vinegar but I don’t know what it was I used it in.

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Bethany December 23, 2010 at 5:07 pm

I’ve never used it but i am definitely trying your recipe. I love the Olive Garden dressing.

Karla December 23, 2010 at 5:31 pm

I have never used Rice Vinega before.

Holly December 23, 2010 at 5:43 pm

I have ussed Rice vinegar before for salad dressing. Now i will be using it for this salad dressing.

Marnie Harker December 23, 2010 at 6:14 pm

Would love to try since I am not allergic to rice!

Nikki Eddy December 23, 2010 at 6:37 pm

i have never used Rice Vinegar, but apparanlty there are tons of recipes for it! would love to make the olive garden dressing, yum!

Cheryl Smith December 23, 2010 at 7:50 pm

I have never tried rice vinegar. In fact, I never even knew there was such a thing as rice vinegar before now!!! I LOVE Olive Garden’s salad dressing…can’t wait to make it at home!

Natalie December 23, 2010 at 8:26 pm

I use it in one of my stir fry recipes.

Christine December 23, 2010 at 9:55 pm

I have never used it but it sounds really good.

Linda December 23, 2010 at 10:10 pm

I have never used it but plan on it now. I love Olive Garden’s salad dressing!

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