Louisville Rice Salad

Step 1
Bring rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2
Let rice cool for at least 30 minutes, stirring several times as it cools. Transfer to a large salad bowl.

Step 3
Mix vegetable oil, lemon juice, wine vinegar, sugar, chives, tarragon, and salt together in a bowl until the sugar and salt have dissolved.

Step 4
Pour dressing over the cooled rice and stir to combine.

Step 5
Mix your choice of slivered almonds, raisins, mandarin orange segments, onion, celery, bell pepper, and peas into the rice mixture and lightly toss to combine.

Step 6
Cover salad and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.