Ingredients:
2 (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice pilaf mix
1 (6 ounce) jars marinated artichokes
1 lb tomatoes, rinsed,cored,and coarsely chopped
1 red bell peppers, rinsed,stemmed,seeded,and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped parsley
3 tablespoons drained capers
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
salt and pepper
Directions:
Cook rice until tender to bite, according to package directions, then pour into a large bowl.
Drain marinade from artichokes into bowl with rice.
Chop artichokes and add to rice.
Mix, then stir occasionally until rice is cool, 30 to 45 minutes.
Mix tomatoes, bell pepper, parsley, capers, lemon peel, lemon juice, and sugar with cool rice mixture.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Taste, add a drop or two of olive oil if you feel the salad needs it.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 50 min.