Tropical Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup white rice (or a mixture of white and brown or white and wild)
• 1 cup halved snow peas
• 1 cup chopped red sweet bell pepper
• 3/4 cup chopped celery
• 2/3 cup sliced water chestnut
• 1/2 cup canned mandarin oranges, drained and chopped
• 2 medium green onions, chopped

Dressing

• 2 teaspoons orange juice concentrate
• 2 teaspoons liquid honey
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon minced gingerroot

Directions

1. 1

   Cook rice in stock until done.

2. 2

   Rinse with cold water and drain well.

3. 3

   Put rice in a serving bowl and add remaining veg and fruit ingredients.

4. 4

   In a small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients.

5. 5

   Pour over rice mixture and toss.

6. 6

   Chill for 6 hours before serving-toss again.