Refreshing Summer Rice Salad
A delightful and refreshing salad perfect for a summer gathering.
Ingredients
| 4 | cold cooked rice |
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| 1⁄2 | cup finely chopped celery |
| 1⁄4 | cup finely chopped green pepper |
| 1⁄2 | cup sliced ripe olives |
| 2 | teaspoons grated onions |
| 1⁄2 | cup canola oil or olive oil |
| 1⁄4 | cup cider vinegar |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon pepper |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon sugar |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon dry mustard |
| 1 | dash ground marjoram |
| 1 1⁄2 | cooked ham, cut into thin julienne strips |
| 1 1⁄2 | Swiss cheese, cut into thin julienne strips |
| lettuce |
Instructions
| 1. | In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold cooked rice, finely chopped celery, finely chopped green pepper, sliced ripe olives, and grated onions. |
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| 2. | In a small bowl, combine the canola oil or olive oil, cider vinegar, salt, pepper, sugar, dry mustard, and ground marjoram. Blend thoroughly and pour over the rice mixture. Mix well. |
| 3. | Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad until well chilled. |
| 4. | Before serving, toss in the cooked ham and Swiss cheese. |
| 5. | Line a salad bowl with lettuce leaves, then fill the bowl with the rice salad. |
| 6. | Garnish with tomato wedges, if desired. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 536 kcal |
| Protein | 19.5 g |
| Fat | 33.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița