Ham-and-Rice Salad with Spinach

By Lv2Cook

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2/3 cup uncooked fast-cooking recipe long-grain and wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's)
• 1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
• 4 cups chopped spinach leaves
• 1 cup diced cooked ham
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges in light syrup undrained

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 22 minutes. Stir in cranberries; cover, and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Cool. Combine rice mixture, spinach, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl; toss well. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Serving Size: 2 cups