French Rice Salad
Adapted from "New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant"
(6 servings)

3 cups Cooked rice
1 cup Diced carrots
1 cup Diced green bell pepper
1 cup Sliced mushrooms
1 cup Green peas
1 small Celery stalk
2 tbsp Chopped fresh parsley

MARINADE
1/4 cup Olive oil
1/4 cup Vegetable oil
1/4 cup Lemon juice
1 Garlic clove, pressed
1 tsp Dried tarragon
1 tsp Dill
1 tsp Marjoram
1 tsp Basil

Place the rice in a large bowl. Steam the carrots, peppers, mushrooms & peas, separately, till tender but firm. Add steamed vegetables, celery & parsley to rice. Whisk marinade ingredients together. Pour over the rice mixture & toss gently. Refrigerate till well chilled, stirring occasionally. Garnish with tomato wedges & green olives.