Cajun-Style Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 4 1/2-ounce can shrimp, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 hard-cooked egg, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons snipped parsley
• 1/4 cup salad oil
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 6 lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl gently stir together rice, green pepper, shrimp, mushrooms, hard-cooked egg, and parsley. Set aside.
2. For dressing, in a screw-top jar combine salad oil, vinegar, water, paprika, horseradish, onion salt, and red pepper. Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over rice mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Serve on lettuce leaves.