Curried Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1/4 cup dried Bing cherries, chopped
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons mango chutney
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 (2.25-ounce) package slivered almonds
• 1 pear, chopped
• 1/2 cup seedless grapes, cut in half
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Preparation

1. Cook rice according to package directions; drain and cool.
2. Combine rice, cherries, and next 3 ingredients, stirring well. Cover and chill.
3. Bake almonds in a shallow pan at 350°, stirring occasionally, 5 to 10 minutes or until toasted; cool.
4. Stir almonds, pear, grapes, and lemon juice into rice mixture; serve immediately.