Calico Vegetable Rice Salad

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 2 cups water
 * 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
 * 1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
 * 1 medium carrot, diced
 * 1/2 cup green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
 * 1/2 cup red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
 * 1/4 cup bottled oil and vinegar dressing
 * 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
 * 1/2 onion, sliced and separated into rings

Directions

 * Combine rice, water and curry powder in 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil; stir once or twice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Let rice cool.

*Combine rice with tomato, carrot and peppers. Blend dressing and hot pepper sauce. Pour over rice mixture. Toss lightly.


 * Garnish with onion rings.