Oriental Rice Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients

One 6 oz. package Farmhouse Garden Vegetable Rice Pilaf
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup julienne red bell pepper
1 cup sliced celery
One 8 oz. can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Dressing:
3 Tablespoons soy sauce
2 Tablespoons cider vinegar
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon Asian sesame oil
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions; set aside to cool.
  2. Combine cooled rice with mushrooms, red pepper, celery, water chestnuts, scallions and peas.
  3. Combine dressing ingredients.
  4. Toss salad with dressing and let stand at least 20 minutes for flavors to blend.
  5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.