Jambalaya Salad

This is a New Orleans-style salad with shrimp, ham, bacon, rice, and Creole seasonings.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 280 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ⅓ cups water
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup sliced celery
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
• ¾ cup Italian-style salad dressing
• ⅔ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
• 1 (6 ounce) can tiny shrimp, drained
• ½ cup cubed ham

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.

Step 2

While the rice is cooking, place bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly brown. Drain, cool, and crumble.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the cooked rice, crumbled bacon, shrimp, ham, bell pepper, celery, onion, and tomatoes.

Step 4

Prepare the dressing by whisking together the salad dressing, thyme, chili powder, garlic, and salt. Pour over rice mixture, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.