Citrus Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1 c. water
1/4 c. raisins
1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper and dried tarragon
1 1/2 c. minute instant brown rice
1 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and sliced
1/4 c. each: celery, green onions and toasted, chopped nuts

Preparation

Drain oranges, reserving juice.
Mix juice, water, raisins and spices in saucepan.
Bring to a boil; stir in rice and return to boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 6 minutes.
Spread rice mixture in a shallow pan; freeze for 10 minutes to quickly cool rice.
Toss with remaining ingredients.
Makes 5 cups or 8 servings.