Summertime Main-Dish Salad

By Judycakes

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.