Instructions: 1. Place rice, salt and pepper in small heavy pan with tight fitting lid.

Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil, cover, then simmer for 20 minutes without lifting lid.

2. Put cooked rice in mixing bowl, add oil, vinegar and mustard. Toss with a fork to mix well.

3. Gently fold in cooked vegetables. You will need 2 cups total so use your choice of green peas, carrots, corn, green beans, etc. Add the diced green pepper and cucumber.

4. Lightly oil a decorative mold; do not use olive oil for this. Pack rice mixture into mold and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled. Unmold just before serving.

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