HAM AND WILD RICE SALAD

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We cut the grass on our farm only once a year. That's because we want our aquatic grass to produce nutty, tasty grains of wild rice. I look forward to my wife, Marian, making this salad.-Art Hedstrom, St. Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4-5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup golden raisins
1-1/2 cups hot water
4 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups julienned fully cooked ham
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup cider or white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Lettuce leaves and toasted pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, soak the raisins in water for 5 minutes; drain. Add rice, ham and onions. In a small bowl or jar with tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; mix well. Pour over rice mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce; garnish with pecans.

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