FRUITED RICE SALAD

• 2 /3 c Uncooked long grain rice
• 1 cn (1 1 -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 ts 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.