Fruited Rice Salad

* 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
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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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