*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          A Different Rice Salad

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Rice
                Side Dish                        Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      cup           Brown rice
   1 1/2  cups          Water
                        -----VINAIGRETTE-----
   6      tablespoons   Vegetable oil
   2      tablespoons   Olive oil
   3      tablespoons   Lemon juice
   1      tablespoon    Red wine vinegar
   3      each          Garlic cloves -- minced
                        Salt & pepper
   1      tablespoon    Soy sauce
   1      pinch         Cayenne -- to taste
   1      teaspoon      Basil
     1/2  cup           Pineapple -- chopped
                        -----VEGETABLES-----
   2      each          Scallions -- chopped finely
     1/4  medium        Green bell pepper -- diced
     1/4  cup           Raisins -- optional
   1      medium        Carrot -- julienned

Rinse rice & drain well.  Combine rice & water. 
 Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer for 45 minutes,
 or until the rice is cooked & the water has been absorbed.

 While the rice is cooking, prepare the vinaigrette.  
While the rice is still hot, stir the rice into the vinaigrette & stir well.  
Add the vegetables & mix.  Cover tightly & refrigerate until ready to serve.

 VARIATION:  Substitute the lemon juice with orange juice.


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