A different rice salad

Yield: 6 Servings

1 c Brown rice      1 1/2 c Water MMMMM------------------------VINAIGRETTE-----------------------------
6 tb Vegetable oil      2 tb Olive oil
3 tb Lemon juice      1 tb Red wine vinegar
3 ea Garlic cloves minced Salt & pepper      1 tb Soy sauce
1 pn Cayenne to taste      1 ts Basil
1/2 c Pineapple chopped MMMMM-------------------------VEGETABLES------------------------------      2 ea Scallions chopped finely
1/4 md Green bell pepper diced      1/4 c Raisins optional
1 md Carrot

julienned Rinse rice & drain well. Combine rice & water. Bring to a boil reduce heat & simmer for 45 minutes or until the rice is cooked & the water has been absorbed. While the rice is cooking prepare the vinaigrette. While the rice is still hot stir the rice into the vinaigrette & stir well. Add the vegetables & mix. Cover tightly & refrigerate until ready to serve. VARIATION: Substitute the lemon juice with orange juice. Recipe by Mark Satterly