6 ounces (1 package) long-grain and wild rice mix
1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli (or substitute uncooked sweet peppers)
1/3 cup sliced red or green onions
1/4 cup clear Italian salad dressing
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 to 1 1/2 cups pea pods (sugar snap or snow)
1/3 cup slivered almonds

 Prepare rice mix according to package directions.  Cool slightly.  Steam broccoli  until crunchy-tender.  Toss with remaining ingredients and refrigerate 2 to 24 hours.

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