JAMBALAYA RICE SALAD

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My cold rice salad has a little hint of spice for a classic jambalaya-style kick. Shrimp, tomatoes, ham and peppers give the dish bright colors and a delightful texture. -Karen Rahn, Hixon, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1-1/2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

Prepare rice according to package directions; cool. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ham and onion; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar., Combine rice, ham mixture, shrimp, celery and peppers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Add tomatoes; toss to combine. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 709mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic exchanges