Elegant Rice Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6 to 8 oz.) pkg. chicken flavored rice
2 (4 oz.) jars marinated artichokes
1/2 c. pitted black olives, sliced
6 scallions, chopped
1/2 c. mayonnaise
freshly ground pepper
1/2 c. diced pimentos

Preparation

Prepare the rice according to the package directions (I use Rice-A-Roni).
Let it cool to room temperature.
Drain the liquid from the artichokes into a large bowl; coarsely chop the artichoke hearts and add them to the bowl.
Add the olives, scallions, mayonnaise, pepper and the pimentos to the bowl.
Add the cooled rice, mixing well.
Refrigerate the salad at least 4 to 5 hours before serving.
Serves 12.