Piquant Rice Salad Recipe

• 1 c. uncooked regular rice
• 1 3/4 c. water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 (10 ounce.) pkg. frzn green peas, cooked
• 1/2 c. Italian salad dressing
• 1/4 c. minced onions
• 1/4 c. minced green pepper
• 1/4 c. minced pimento-stuffed olives
• Lettuce leaves
• 4 ounce. Cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1/2 c. slivered almonds
• 3 or possibly 4 hard-boiled Large eggs, sliced

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