*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Summertime Main Dish Salad

Recipe By     : Taste Of Home, 6/97
Serving Size  : 9    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Entree                           Low-Fat
                Salads                           Summer

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2  c             ham, extra lean -- cooked, cubed
     1/3  c             onion -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
   1      tsp           oregano -- dried
   1      tsp           thyme -- dried
     1/4  tsp           cayenne pepper
     1/4  tsp           pepper
   1      tbsp          oil
     1/3  c             cider vinegar
   4      c             rice, cooked
   3      c             cooked chicken -- diced
   2                    celery ribs -- thinly sliced
     1/2  c             green pepper -- julienned
     1/2  c             sweet red pepper -- julienned
   2      ea            green onion -- sliced
   2      cups          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.


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