Nutty Rice and Chile Salad

Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup (7 ounce can) diced green chiles
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cups cooked long-grain white or wild rice
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup (about 3) chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Combine chiles, vinegar, vegetable oil and mustard in small bowl.
2. Combine rice, bell pepper, green onions and pecans in medium bowl. Add chile mixture; toss to coat well.
3. Cover; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.