Lemon Wild Rice Salad

• (6 ounce) packages long grain and wild rice pilaf mix↗2 packages
• (6 ounce) jar marinated artichokes1 jar
• lb tomatoes, rinsed,cored,and coarsely chopped↗1 lb
• red bell pepper, rinsed,stemmed,seeded,and coarsely chopped↗1
• cup chopped parsley1⁄2 cup
• tablespoons drained capers↗3 tablespoons
• teaspoons grated lemons, rind of1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• tablespoons lemon juice↗3 tablespoons
• teaspoons sugar↗2 teaspoons
• salt and pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook rice until tender to bite, according to package directions, then pour into a large bowl.

2. 2

   Drain marinade from artichokes into bowl with rice.

3. 3

   Chop artichokes and add to rice.

4. 4

   Mix, then stir occasionally until rice is cool, 30 to 45 minutes.

5. 5

   Mix tomatoes, bell pepper, parsley, capers, lemon peel, lemon juice, and sugar with cool rice mixture.

6. 6

   Season to taste with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Taste, add a drop or two of olive oil if you feel the salad needs it.