Festive Rice Salad Recipe

By dette

I once had a similar salad at a friend's house and I was determined to re-create it at home. After several tries, I came up with this sweet-tart concoction. It's easy to prepare and colorful, too. —Terri Simpson, Palm Harbor, Florida

Ingredients

• DRESSING:
• 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 (10-ounces) package frozen peas, thawed
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 3/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dill weed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rice according to package directions; cool.

In a large bowl, combine the rice, peas, red pepper, onions and cranberries.

In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.