Ingredients
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For the Salad:
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4
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cups
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rice, white, cooked, long grain
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1
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cup
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green apple, chopped
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1
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cup
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toasted pecan halves (garnish)
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1
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cup
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golden raisins
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1
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can
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(11 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained
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1/4
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cup
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sliced green onions
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1/4
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cup
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chopped fresh mint leaves
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2
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tsps
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orange zest
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For the Dressing:
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1/3
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cup
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fresh orange juice
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1/4
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cup
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extra virgin olive oil
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1/2
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tsp
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salt
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1/4
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tsp
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freshly ground black pepper
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Cooking Directions
In large bowl combine all the salad ingredients; mix well.
In 1 cup glass measure add all dressing ingredients; mix well. Add dressing to rice mixture; stir well.
Let sit 30 minutes to combine flavors.