Rice-Vegetable Salad

Description
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Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen green peas, cooked and drained
 * 1 1/2 cups sliced celery
 * 1 cup cubed Cheddar cheese (1-4-inch cubes)
 * 1/2 cup pimientos
 * 1/4 cup minced onion
 * 1 cup mayonnaise
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper
 * lettuce leaves
 * sliced hard-cooked eggs for garnish (optional)
 * tomato wedges for garnish (optional)

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