Rice And Ham Salad Recipes

JAMBALAYA RICE SALAD

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.

CREAMY RICE SALAD WITH COUNTRY HAM AND PEAS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, salt, and 3 cups water.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Decrease to a simmer, cover, and cook until the liquid has evaporated and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and let stand, still covered, for 10 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and let it cool, uncovered.
• In a large salad bowl, toss the rice with the ham, peas, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
• Serve with plenty of extra hot sauce to pass at the table.

RICE SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, PARMESAN, PEAS, AND HAM

Steps:

• For Boiled Rice:
• Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large stockpot. Meanwhile, heat medium skillet over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes; add rice and toast, stirring frequently, until faintly fragrant and some grains turn opaque, about 5 minutes.
• Add salt to boiling water and stir in toasted rice. Return to boil and cook, uncovered, until rice is tender but not soft, 8 to 10 minutes for long-grain rice or about 15 minutes for basmati.
• Meanwhile, line rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Drain rice in large fine-mesh strainer or colander; spread on prepared baking sheet. Cool while preparing salad ingredients.
• For Salad:
• Stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Combine rice, peas, tomatoes, ham, Parmesan, and basil in large bowl; drizzle oil mixture over and toss thoroughly to combine.
• Let stand 20 minutes to blend flavors and serve.

COLD RICE MOZZARELLA HAM SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the rice in water with a teaspoon of salt until cooked, then cool completely.
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooled rice with onions, radishes, celery, mozzarella cheese and ham.
• In a small bowl combine the mayo, mustard, salt and pepper.
• Add the mayo mixture to the rice; mix well to combine (adjust all ingredients to taste, if you prefer a creamier salad add in more mayo).
• Cover and chill for a minimum of 2 hours before serving.