Rice-Vegetable Salad

Description

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked rice, cooled
• 1 x 10-ounce package frozen green peas, cooked and drained
• 1½ cups sliced celery
• 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese (¼-inch cubes)
• ½ cup pimentos
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon seasoned pepper
• lettuce leaves
• sliced hard-cooked eggs for garnish (optional)
• tomato wedges for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Combine rice, peas, celery, cheese, pimientos and onion.
2. Blend mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper to rice mixture; toss lightly.
3. Serve on lettuce leaves and garnish with sliced hard-cooked eggs and tomato wedges, if desired.