Sweet Rice Salad

1 1/2 C rice
6 C water
1 tsp salt
1 C sugar
2 tsp lemon juice
4 C miniature marshmallows, you can use white or multi-colored
1-14 oz can of fruit cocktail, with liquid
1-14 oz can pineapple tidbits or crushed, with liquid
2 C whipped topping
1 tsp vanilla

Bring rice, salt, and six cups of water to boil in a covered pot, stir once, cover again and let simmer for 16 to 18 minutes. Check at 16 minutes to see if the rice is tender. Drain and rinse rice with hot water in colander and let drip. Put rice in large bowl together with sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved.  Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Allow to sit in fridge for six hours before serving. Just before serving I sometimes add fresh fruit in season like strawberries, grapes, blueberries, etc. Not necessary but it sure makes the salad look pretty.