HEARTY CHICKEN AND RICE SALAD

Hearty Chicken and Rice Salad image

I first tried this salad at a party and asked my friend who catered the event for the recipe. I modified it a little, and it's received rave reviews from my family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups cooked rice
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 cup cubed Swiss cheese
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 331mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.