Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits2 cups cooked rice, cooled2 cups cubed cooked chicken1/2 cup chopped celery1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted1/3 cup raisins1/4 cup chopped green onions2/3 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon Dijon mustard3/4 teaspoon curry powder1/4 teaspoon saltLettuce leaves, optional

Preparation

Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside 1 cup pineapple and 3 tablespoons juice (refrigerate remaining pineapple and juice for another use).

In a large bowl, combine the rice, chicken, celery, almonds, raisins, green onions and reserved pineapple.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, curry powder, salt and reserved juice. Gently stir into rice mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. serve in a lettuce-lined bowl if desired.