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.
5. Or, for a festive touch, pack salad firmly into 6-cup ring mold.
6. Unmold on lettuce leaves.