Artichoke & Rice Salad

My Mom always makes this for any lunch or brunch we have at her house. It is delicious and is always a big hit. I like to make it a day ahead to give the flavors time to marry.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  cup Uncle Ben's converted brand rice
• 2 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock
• 1 1⁄2 cups  marinated artichoke hearts, drained, but save 1/4 cup marinade
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup flat leaf parsley, minced
• 1  lb plum tomato, seeded & chopped
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (use best quality only)
• 1  cup mayonnaise
•  salt & pepper

Directions

1. Cook rice in the chicken stock according to directions on box & cool.
2. Chop artichoke hearts to bite size.
3. Add artichokes, green onions, parsley, tomatoes and parmesan to rice.
4. Mix together mayonnaise & marinade and blend into rice mixture. Season w/ salt & pepper.