Rice Salad
["1 (6 oz.) pkg. saffron rice mix", "1/4 c. vegetable oil, divided", "1 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar", "freshly ground black pepper to taste", "1 medium to large onion, chopped (about 3/4 c.)", "1/2 c. finely chopped tomato, seeded before chopping", "3/4 c. diced celery (about 4 ribs), strung", "1 small green pepper, chopped (about 2/3 c.)", "1/3 c. raisins", "1/2 c. slivered almonds"]
["Prepare rice mix in a medium-size saucepan according to package directions, using 2 tablespoons oil instead of butter. Turn cooked rice into a bowl.", "Mix remaining oil, vinegar and black pepper; pour over hot rice and toss to mix.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Toss.", "Serve well chilled in lettuce-lined bowls. Serves 6 to 8."]
["saffron rice", "vegetable oil", "red wine vinegar", "freshly ground black pepper", "onion", "tomato", "celery", "green pepper", "raisins", "almonds"]