Lemon Rice Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon Rice Salad

Recipe By : TASTE OF HOME - FEB/MARCH 1996
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Rice Salads

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup vegetable or olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 teaspoon lemon peel -- grated
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups long grain rice -- cooked
2 cups wild rice -- cooked
2 cups seeded cucumbers -- diced
2/3 cup green onions -- thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley -- minced
1/4 cup fresh basil or 1 Tbls dried --
minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped pecans -- toasted

In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine the first 7
ingredients; shake well. In a large bowl, combine long grain
and wide rice; add dressing and toss. Cover and refrigerate
overnight. Add the cucumbers, green onions, parsley, basil
and pepper; mix well. Chill for 2 hours. Fold in pecans just
before serving.







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