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
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 2 1/2 cups cooked rice (cooked in chicken broth and 1/8 teaspoon saffron*), cooled to room temperature
 * 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
 * 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
 * 1/4 cup sliced green onions
 * 1/4 cup sliced black olives
 * lettuce leaves

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