Refreshing Summer Rice Salad

A delightful and refreshing salad perfect for a summer gathering.

Ingredients

4	cold cooked rice
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.
  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.

Jul 18, 2024