PARTY RICE SALAD (serves 20)

Cook  2 1/2 cups raw rice ( I used Wehani rice from Outpost; you can use brown rice or wild rice too.)

1 boned roasted chicken, chopped in small pieces

2  cups seedless red grapes

2 diced and seeded sweet red peppers

1 cup chopped celery

1 cup dried cranberries or cherries

1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

2 bunches scallions, cleaned and chopped

Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

3/4 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/4 cup sugar (or to taste)

2 tablespoons jam or preserves (such as raspberry, cherry, or strawberry or whatever you have)

Combine cooked rice with other ingredients. Toss with dressing right before serving.