1 pkg. (10 oz.) cut green beans
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground pepper
1 1/4 c. water
1 c. quick-cooking rice
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. chopped red onion
1/2 c. sliced olives

In 3 quart saucepan bring beans, salt, pepper and water to boil; cover and cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add rice; let stand 15 minutes or until slightly cool. Stir in the mayonnaise, onion and olives until well mixed. Cover and refrigerate. Makes 4 cups.