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                             Rice Salad Mold

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :1:30
Categories    : Salads

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           long-grain rice
                        salt
                        black pepper
     1/4  cup           olive oil
   2      teaspoons     Dijon mustard
   2      cups          mixed vegetables -- cooked
     1/2                green bell pepper -- finely diced
   1                    cucumber -- peeled and diced

     1. Place rice,salt and pepper in small heavy pan with tight fitting lid
. Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil, cover, then simmer for 20 minutes without lifting lid.
     2. Put cooked rice in mixing bowl, add oil, vinegar and mustard. 
Toss with a fork to mix well.
     3. Gently fold in cooked vegetables. 
You will need 2 cups total so use your choice of green peas, carrots
, corn, green beans, etc. Add the diced green pepper and cucumber.
     4. Lightly oil a pretty mold; do not use olive oil for this.
 Pack rice mixture into mold and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
 Unmold just before serving.

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