SUMMERTIME MAIN-DISH SALAD

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Summertime Main-Dish Salad, from field editor Ruby Williams of Bogalusa, Louisiana, is cook and satisfying. "This salad has all the spark of Cajun jambalaya," Ruby remarks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked low-fat ham
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup cider or red wine vinegar
4 cups cooked rice
3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/2 cup julienned sweet red pepper
2 green onions with tops, sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, saute the first seven ingredients in oil until vegetables are tender. Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar. Cool for 5 minutes. In a bowl, toss rice, chicken, celery, peppers and onions. stir in the ham mixture. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Garnish with tomatoes.

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