can (11 ounces) mandarin orange segments in light syrup, undrained
1-1/4
cups white and wild rice specialty blend
1/4
pound sugar snap or snow peas, cut in half crosswise
1/2
cup light Italian salad dressing
1/3
cup orange juice
1/4
cup slivered almonds, toasted*
1/4
cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
1
teaspoon fresh grated orange peel
1-1/3
cups French's® French Fried Onions
Lettuce leaves (optional)
*To toast almonds, spread on baking sheet. Bake at 350°F 8 minutes or until lightly golden.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Chill Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Drain syrup from mandarin oranges into 4-cup measuring cup; reserve mandarin segments. Add enough water to syrup to equal 2-1/2 cups liquid. Pour into medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, covered, 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in sugar snap peas during last minute of cooking. Drain; rinse under cold running water. Transfer to large bowl; refrigerate 30 minutes or until well chilled.
Add reserved mandarin segments, salad dressing, orange juice, almonds, basil and grated peel to rice mixture; toss well to coat evenly.
Place French Fried Onions on microwavable dish. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Stir onions into rice mixture. Serve on lettuce leaves, if desired.
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