Ginger Walnut Rice Salad

Description
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth), cooled to room temperature
 * 1 x 8 ounce can pineapple tidbits in juice, drained (reserve juice)
 * ¾ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped and toasted
 * ¼ cup sliced green onions
 * ¼ cup golden raisins
 * ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
 * 1 tablespoon minced crystallized ginger
 * 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
 * 2 teaspoons sesame oil
 * lettuce leaves
 * ½ cup gingersnap crumbs
 * ½ teaspoon ground allspice
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¼ cup vinegar or lemon juice
 * ½ cup honey

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, pineapple tidbits, walnuts, onions, raisins, pepper and ginger in large bowl.
 * 2) Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil and 3 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice.
 * 3) Add dressing to rice mixture; toss lightly.
 * 4) Serve on lettuce leaves.