Vegetable Rice Mold

• 1 1/4 c. uncooked long grain rice
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
• salt (optional)
• 1 large carrot, scraped and diced (optional)
• 1 c. green beans, drained
• 1 c. green peas, drained
• 1 red pepper or green pepper, or both
• 2 Tbsp. tarragon vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. white pepper
• 1/4 c. + 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• lettuce leaves

1. Cook rice according to package directions.
2. Combine vegetables and heat for a few minutes.
3. Combine with rice.
4. In a separate container, combine next three ingredients.
5. Gradually add olive oil and stir until well blended.
6. Pour over salad and toss gently. Spoon mixture into mold coated with vegetable cooking spray. Chill 10 minutes.
7. Invert onto lettuce leaves.
8. Garnish with tomato rose or sweet pepper flower.

long grain rice, cucumber, salt, carrot, green beans, green peas, red pepper, tarragon vinegar, salt, white pepper, lettuce leaves

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=754400 (may not work)