Oriental Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 cups cooked rice, according to directions
• 1 1/2 cups diced ham or 1 (6 ounce) can small shrimp
• 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup salad oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 1/4 cup white sugar (or 2 Splenda quick packs)
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almond
• 1/2 teaspoon Accent seasoning, if desired (msg)

Directions

1. 1

   Be careful not to overcook rice.

2. 2

   I have used both minute rice and long grain.

3. 3

   Toss salad ingredients together and refrigerate long enough to let peas thaw.

4. 4

   Begining with salad oil ingredient, mix all dressing ingredients and let sit for an hour at room temperature or longer.

5. 5

   Stir dressing well and dress salad just before serving, mix well.

6. 6

   Serve cold.