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Summer Rice Salad
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1/4 teaspoon shredded fresh ginger 4 tablespoons cider vinegar 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, minced
2 1/4 cups water 2 1/4 cups Uncle Ben's brand instant rice 1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas, thawed 1/2 cup sliced green onions with tops 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1/2 cup diced celery 2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped red bell pepper
In a screw-top jar, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, vinegar, vegetable oil, mustard, and garlic and shake well. In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover, remove from the heat, and set aside 5 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow the rice to cool In a large bowl, combine the cooled rice, peas, onions, chicken, celery, and bell peppers and toss. Pour the dressing over the rice mixture and toss. Transfer to a serving dish. Cover and chill before serving.
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