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    Ham + Rice Salad w/Tomato Vinaigrette


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    from rdj
    Ham + Rice Salad

    1, 6 ounce package long-grain and wild rice mix
    Dried Tomato Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
    10 ounces cooked ham, beef, or pork, cut into bite-size strips
    1/2 cup frozen peas
    1/4 cup sliced green onions
    fresh thyme sprigs (optional)

    Prepare rice according to package directions. Spread in a shallow
    baking pan and cool for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare Dried Tomato
    Vinaigrette.

    In a large bowl, combine rice mixture, ham, peas, and sliced green
    onions. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss lightly to coat. Garnish each
    serving with fresh thyme sprigs, if you like. Makes 4 main-dish
    servings.

    Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

    1/4 cup white wine vinegar or vinegar
    2 Tablespoons Olive oil
    2 Tablespoons finely chopped dried tomatoes (oil packed)
    1 Tablespoon oil from dried tomatoes
    1 Tablespoon water
    1 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
    1 teaspoon granulated white sugar
    1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (1 clove)
    1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
    1/4 teaspoon paprika
    1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

    In a screw-top jar combine ingredients.
    Cover and shake well.
    Serve immediately or cover and store in refrigerator for up
    to 1 week. Shake before serving.
    Makes about 1 cup.


    Nutritional facts per serving:
    calories: 398, total fat: 19g, saturated fat: 4g
    cholesterol: 40mg, sodium: 1550mg, carbohydrate: 39g
    fiber: 3g, protein: 18g, vitamin C: 17%, calcium: 6%
    iron: 10%

 

 

 


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