Ingredients
3
cups uncooked instant brown rice
2
tablespoons lemon juice
1/2
lb smoked turkey breast, cut into 1x1/4x1/4-inch strips (2 cups)
1
large red bell pepper, cut into 2x1/4-inch strips
8
medium green onions, sliced (1/2 cup)
1 1/2
cups thin jicama strips (about 2 inches long)
10
cups bite-size pieces romaine lettuce
2/3
cup rice vinegar
1/3
cup vegetable oil
1
tablespoon sugar
2
tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Cook rice as directed on package, omitting butter and salt. In very large (4-quart) bowl, toss rice and lemon juice. Spread rice in 15x10x1-inch pan. Place in freezer 15 minutes or in refrigerator 1 hour to chill.
When rice is cold, return to large bowl. Stir in remaining salad ingredients.
In small bowl, beat all dressing ingredients with wire whisk until blended. Pour dressing over rice mixture; toss lightly to coat.