Rice-Vegetable Salad

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
 * 1 x 10-ounce package frozen green peas, cooked and drained
 * 1½ cups sliced celery
 * 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese (¼-inch cubes)
 * ½ cup pimentos
 * ¼ cup minced onion
 * 1 cup mayonnaise
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon seasoned pepper
 * lettuce leaves
 * sliced hard-cooked eggs for garnish (optional)
 * tomato wedges for garnish (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, peas, celery, cheese, pimientos and onion.
 * 2) Blend mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper to rice mixture; toss lightly.
 * 3) Serve on lettuce leaves and garnish with sliced hard-cooked eggs and tomato wedges, if desired.