NUTTY CHICKEN RICE SALAD

Course :	Salads
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	4

Ingredients:

2	cups	chopped -- cooked chicken
1 1/2	cups	cooked regular rice -- cooled
1	cup	diced celery
1	can	crushed pineapple -- drained (8 oz.)
3/4	cup	chopped pecans
1/4	cup	chopped green pepper
1/4	cup	finely chopped onion
1/2	cup	mayonnaise or salad dressing
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
1	tablespoon	red wine vinegar
1	teaspoon	salt
1/2	teaspoon	curry powder -- up to 3/4
2	teaspoons	lemon juice
1	medium	Lettuce leaves -- (optional)
1	medium	Tomato wedges -- (optional)

Preparation:

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Combine next 6 ingredients, stirring well; add to chicken mixture, and toss gently. Chill. Serve on lettuce leaves with tomato wedges, if desired.