Spicy Cajun Rice Salad

Spicy Cajun Rice Salad

2 c water
3/4 t salt
2 c instant rice
1/2 c zesty Italian salad dressing
1 1/2 t hot pepper sauce
2 t prepared hot spicy mustard
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 c celery, diced
1/2 c toasted pecans, chopped
1/2 c green onions, chopped
1/4 c stuffed green olives, sliced
1/4 c sweet pickle relish
1 T dill pickle, diced

Bring water and salt to a full boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in rice.
Cover.
Remove from heat .
Let stand 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork.
Cool.
Combine salad dressing, pepper sauce and mustard in a small bowl.
Blend well.
Combine rice with remaining ingredients in large bowl.
Spoon dressing mixture over salad, tossing to coat.
Cover and chill.

Makes 6 servings.