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2/3 c Uncooked long grain rice

1 cn (11-oz) mandarin oranges

Juice reserved 1 c Seedless red grapes each

Cut in half 1/3 c Golden raisins

1/3 c Sliced natural almonds

2 tb Vegetable oil

1 tb Cider vinegar

1 ts Dijon style mustard

1 tb Chopped parsley

Lettuce leaves Prepare rice according to package directions for microwave cooking. Refrigerate rice uncovered until cooled, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in large serving bowl, combine orange segments, grapes, raisins and almonds. In small bowl, whisk together 2 Tb reserved juice, oil, vinegar, mustard, parsley, salt and pepper. Add rice to fruit mixture. Pour salad dressing over salad; toss. Garnish with lettuce leaves.

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