*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            FRUITED RICE SALAD

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     2/3   c            Uncooked long grain rice
   1       cn           (11-oz) mandarin oranges
                        Juice reserved
   1       c            Seedless red grapes each
                        Cut in half
     1/3   c            Golden raisins
     1/3   c            Sliced natural almonds
   2       tb           Vegetable oil
   1       tb           Cider vinegar
   1       t            Dijon style mustard
   1       tb           Chopped parsley
                        Lettuce leaves

  Prepare rice according to package directions for
  microwave cooking. Refrigerate rice uncovered until
  cooled, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in large serving
  bowl, combine orange segments, grapes, raisins and
  almonds. In small bowl, whisk together 2 Tb reserved
  juice, oil, vinegar, mustard, parsley, salt and
  pepper. Add rice to fruit mixture. Pour salad dressing
  over salad; toss. Garnish with lettuce leaves.
 


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