Saffron Rice Salad

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 c. cooked rice, cooked in chicken broth and 1/8 tsp. saffron* and cooled to room temperature
• 1/2 c. diced red pepper
• 1/2 c. diced green pepper
• 1/4 c. sliced green onions
• 1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
• 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 to 3 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp. ground white pepper
• lettuce leaves