Italian Rice & Artichoke Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups water
• 1 (9 oz) package frozen artichoke hearts
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup long grain rice
• 3 dried tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or salad oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4 green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese