SPECIAL WILD RICE SALAD

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"A friend fixed this for a company outing a few years ago, and it has since become my favorite picnic salad," writes Suzanne Strocsher of Bothell, Washington. Jars of marinated mushrooms and artichoke hearts, along with fresh vegetables, turn prepared rice mix into something special.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 packages (6 ounces each) long grain and wild rice mix
2 to 3 ripe avocados, peeled and chopped
1 jar (8 ounces) marinated whole mushrooms, undrained
1 jar (6-1/2 ounces) marinated artichoke hearts, undrained
1 to 2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 to 3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Prepare rice according to package directions. Cool; place in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.