Mardi Gras Rice Salad
Total Time: 45 mins
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Ingredients
- Servings: 6
- 1 1/3 cups water
- 2/3 cup uncooked rice
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup ham, cubed
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup fresh tomato, chopped
- 1/2 cup italian salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 minced garlic clove
Recipe
- 1 prepare the rice in a medium saucepan, by bringing the water to a boil. stir in rice. cover and reduce heat. simmer 20 minutes.
- 2 after the rice is done and cooled, in a large bowl combine cooked rice with with ham, bacon, celery, tomato, onion, and bell pepper. toss well.
- 3 in a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whiskin together salad dressing, thyme, chili powder, salt, and garlic.
- 4 pour over salad and toss to coat.
- 5 cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. add crumbled bacon immediately prior to serving.
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