Rice Salad With Ham And Tomatoes Food

JAMBALAYA RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions; cool. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ham and onion; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add next 6 ingredients; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar., Combine rice, ham mixture, shrimp, celery and peppers. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Add tomatoes; toss to combine. Sprinkle with green onions.

RICE SALAD WITH HAM AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring broth and rice to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is just tender to bite, 13 to 15 minutes. Drain rice; reserve broth for other uses, or discard. Pour rice into a shallow 11- by 17-inch pan and spread level. Let cool, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stack ham slices and cut into strips 1/4 inch wide and 1 inch long. Rinse and drain tomatoes, basil, and capers. Cut tomatoes in half and basil leaves into slivers; peel and mince garlic.
• In a large bowl, mix ham, tomatoes, basil slivers, capers, garlic, and olive oil. Add cool rice, mix gently, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with basil sprigs.

GREEK RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring the brown rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes; remove from heat and allow to cool, fluffing occasionally with a fork.
• Toss the avocado and lemon juice together in a large bowl. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, feta, olives, mint, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper to the bowl; lightly toss the mixture until evenly combined. Fold the cooled rice gently into the mixture. Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour; the salad does not last well for more than a day as the tomato and cucumber begin to release their juices and the salad becomes watery.

TOMATO RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil, stir in rice and 1/2 tsp salt.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered 5 minutes.
• While rice is cooking, combine remaining 1/2 tsp. salt, lemon juice, cumin, garlic and olive oil.
• Stir into hot cooked rice.
• Chill for 30 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and chill several hours before serving.

RICE SALAD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, PARMESAN, PEAS, AND HAM

Steps:

• For Boiled Rice:
• Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large stockpot. Meanwhile, heat medium skillet over medium heat until hot, about 3 minutes; add rice and toast, stirring frequently, until faintly fragrant and some grains turn opaque, about 5 minutes.
• Add salt to boiling water and stir in toasted rice. Return to boil and cook, uncovered, until rice is tender but not soft, 8 to 10 minutes for long-grain rice or about 15 minutes for basmati.
• Meanwhile, line rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Drain rice in large fine-mesh strainer or colander; spread on prepared baking sheet. Cool while preparing salad ingredients.
• For Salad:
• Stir together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Combine rice, peas, tomatoes, ham, Parmesan, and basil in large bowl; drizzle oil mixture over and toss thoroughly to combine.
• Let stand 20 minutes to blend flavors and serve.