Lemon Wild Rice Salad

An excellent side dish. Tasty and nutritious. The cook time is approximate as it depends on the brand of wild rice pilaf you are using.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 (6 ounce) packages  long grain and wild rice pilaf mix
• 1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichokes
• 1  lb tomatoes, rinsed,cored,and coarsely chopped
• 1  red bell pepper, 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

1. Cook rice until tender to bite, according to package directions, then pour into a large bowl.
2. Drain marinade from artichokes into bowl with rice.
3. Chop artichokes and add to rice.
4. Mix, then stir occasionally until rice is cool, 30 to 45 minutes.
5. Mix tomatoes, bell pepper, parsley, capers, lemon peel, lemon juice, and sugar with cool rice mixture.
6. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7. Taste, add a drop or two of olive oil if you feel the salad needs it.