*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Summertime Main-Dish Salad

Recipe By     : Taste of Home, June/July, 1997
Serving Size  : 9    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Taste Of Home

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2 1/2  cups          fully cooked low-fat ham -- cubed
     1/3  cup           onion -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      teaspoon      dried oregano
   1      teaspoon      dried thyme
     1/4  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper
   1      tablespoon    cooking oil
     1/3  cup           cider or red wine vinegar
   4      cups          cooked rice
   3      cups          cooked chicken -- diced
   2      ribs          celery -- thinly sliced
     1/2  cup           green bell pepper -- julienned
     1/2  cup           sweet red bell pepper -- julienned
   2                    green onions, with tops -- sliced
   1      pint          cherry tomatoes

In a skillet over medium heat, saute the first seven ingredients in oil until
vegetables are tender.  Remove from the heat; stir in vinegar.  Cool for 5
minutes.  In a bowl, toss rice, chicken, celery, peppers and onions.  Stir in
the ham mixture.  Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.  Garnish with
tomatoes.  Yield:  9 servings.

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