Saffron Rice Salad

Description
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
 * 1 teaspoon olive oil
 * 2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)
 * 1 clove garlic, minced
 * ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 2½ cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth and ⅛ teaspoon saffron), cooled to room temperature
 * ½ cup diced red bell pepper
 * ½ cup diced green bell pepper
 * ¼ cup sliced green onions
 * ¼ cup sliced black olives
 * lettuce leaves

Directions

 * 1) Combine vinegar, oil, pepper sauce (if desired), garlic and white pepper in large bowl; mix well.
 * 2) Add rice, peppers, onions and olives; toss lightly.
 * 3) Serve on lettuce leaves.