Citrus Curry Rice Salad

Ingredients

 * 1 can mandarin oranges (10 oz)
 * 1 cup water
 * 1/4 cup raisins
 * 1/4 tsp salt
 * 1/4 tsp pepper
 * 1/4 tsp dried tarragon
 * 1.5 cup instant brown rice
 * 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded & chopped
 * 1/4 cup sliced celery
 * 1/4 cup sliced Green Onion
 * 1/4 cup chopped pecans (can be toasted)
 * 1/4 cup plain non-fat yoghurt

Directions

 * 1) Drain oranges, reserving juice.
 * 2) Mix juice, water, raisins and spices in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice.
 * 3) Return to boil.
 * 4) Reduce heat to low and cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
 * 5) Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
 * 6) Spread in shallow pan. Freeze for 10 minutes (to quickly cool rice).
 * 7) Toss with remaining ingredients.