Rice Salad With Cherry Tomatoes Parmesan Peas And Ham Recipes

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.

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.