Mediterranean Rice Salad

• 2 cups white rice, w/4 packets Geo Washinngton Seasoning, 2 chicken bouillon cubes & parsley added to water
• 1 small bottle Caesar Salad Dressing
• 1 large bottle Italian dressing
• 1 pkg frozen peas-partially cooked-microwave 3 min
• 1 cup green onions sliced, including stems
• 1 small jar chopped pimentos, drained
• 1 can (medium-sized) black ripe olives, sliced
• 1 can water chestnuts, chopped
• small flowerets of broccoli
• 1 head cauliflower-cut into small serving pieces
• green pepper, if desired

1. Cook rice approz. 10-12 min.-remove from heat, covered & let stand. Transfer rice & remaining liquid to large mixing bowl-let stand until all liquid is absorbed.
2. Combine salad dressings with 1 1/2-2 tsps. crushed Basil Leaves
3. Stir into cooked rice
4. Cover & chill overnight
5. Fold in broccoli, cauliflower,peas, onions, olives & pimento just before serving.
6. P.S. You can add or subtract any of the vegetables & add your own favorites. Don't like Caesar dressing? Omit it and just use a spicy Italian or Greek salad dressing

white rice, italian dressing, green onions, pimentos, black ripe olives, water chestnuts, flowerets of broccoli, cauliflower, green pepper

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/mediterranean-rice-salad-1206098 (may not work)