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Hearty Rice Salad Recipe

Posted on 06. Jun, 2009 by admin in Uncategorized

“I first tried this salad at a party and asked my friend who catered the event for the recipe. I modified it a little, and it’s received rave reviews from my family.”

INGREDIENTS

* 2 cups cooked rice
* 1 medium carrot, chopped
* 1 small zucchini, chopped
* 1 celery rib, thinly sliced
* 1/2 cup cubed cooked chicken
* 1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
* 1/2 cup cubed Swiss cheese
* 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
* 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Tags: Hearty Rice Salad, Salad