posted by Connie 07-13-98 7:41 AM 
MANDARIN RICE SALAD 
3/4 cup MJB Quick Brown Rice, cooked according to pkg. directions, and cooled 
1 can (11 oz.) mandarin orange segments, drained 
1/3 cup chopped celery 
2 Tbl. chopped green pepper 
Dressing:
1/2 cup mayonnaise 
2 Tbl. lemon juice,divided 
dash powdered ginger 
2 to 3 avocados* 
Combine the cooked and cold rice, orange segments, celery and green pepper. 
Mix mayo with 1 tbl.lemon juice and ginger. Blend lightly with rice
 mixture. 
Assemble:
Cut avocados in halves lengthwise. 
Remove seeds and peel. Sprinkle halves with remaining lemon juice and salt. Heap rice mixture in avocado halves and serve on lettuce. Makes 4 to 6 servings.