Calico Rice Salad

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 cup thinly sliced celery
 * 1 medium tomato, diced
 * ½ cup diced green pepper
 * ½ cup finely chopped onion
 * ½ cup (2 ounces) diced sharp cheddar cheese
 * ½ cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon seasoned pepper
 * lettuce leaves

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, celery, tomato, green pepper, onion and cheese in large bowl.
 * 2) Chill.
 * 3) When ready to serve, add mayonnaise, salt and seasoned pepper; toss lightly.
 * 4) Serve on lettuce leaves.
 * Or, for a festive touch, pack salad firmly into 6-cup ring mold.
 * 1) Unmold on lettuce leaves.