Italian Rice Salad Recipe

Serves 4 to 8

Ingredients:

  • 1 pack Uncle Ben's Original Rice Pilaf
  • 2 1/2 cup italian salad dressing
  • 1 1/2 cup basil leaves, crushed
  • 3 cups frozen peas, slightly cooked
  • 1 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 cup ripe olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup pimento strips

    • Instructions:

    1. Cook rice according to package directions.
    2. Transfer rice and reaining liquid to shallow pan.
    3. Let stand until all liquid is absorbed.
    4. Combine salad dressing and basil.
    5. Stir into cooked rice.
    6. Cover and chill.
    7. Fold in peas, onion, olives and pimentos before serving.