French rice salad

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsCooked rice
1cupDiced carrots
1cupDiced green bell pepper
1cupSliced mushrooms
1cupGreen peas
1smallCelery stalk
2tablespoonsChopped fresh parsley -------MARINADE-----------
¼cupOlive oil
¼cupVegetable oil
¼cupLemon juice
1eachGarlic clove, pressed
1teaspoonDried tarragon
1teaspoonDill
1teaspoonMarjoram
1teaspoonBasil

Directions

Place the rice in a large bowl. Steam the carrots, peppers, mushrooms & peas, separately, till tender but firm. Add steamed vegetables, celery & parsley to rice. Whisk marinade ingredients together. Pour over the rice mixture & toss gently. Refrigerate till well chilled, stirring occasionally. Garnish with tomato wedges & green olives.

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