Italian Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 oz. (2 c.) Mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and sliced (1 1/2 c.)
2 c. warm cooked long grain white rice (2/3 c. raw)
1/4 c. sliced black olives (about 8)
2 to 3 oz. pepperoni slices *
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 c. bottled Italian dressing
romaine lettuce leaves (optional)

Preparation

Put all ingredients except romaine lettuce in large bowl; toss to coat.
Let stand 1 hour or more to blend flavors.
Serve on lettuce, if desired.
Makes 4 main-dish servings.