Sue's Italian Rice Salad

1 c long grain rice, cooked and left to cool
2 artichoke hearts, roughly chopped (jarred or canned)
6 oz light tuna in oil, drained
1/3 c frozen peas cooked and cooled (I used fresh)
1 large ripe tomato, diced
1/4 c cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
1/4 green bell pepper diced
2 mushrooms, sliced
2 T pine nuts, toasted
2 T flat leaf parsley, chopped
4 T olive oil
1.5 T lemon juice
1 garlic clove chopped
1 t salt
1/2 t black pepper

Mix together the rice, artichoke hearts, tuna, pas, tomato, cheese, bell pepper, mushrooms, pine nuts, and parsley in a bowl. Mix the oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk until combined. Pour dressing over the rice mix, mix together to combine thoroughly, and serve.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ILENEBROT.