Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN RICE SALAD

Category: Salads - Poultry

2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tbsp oil
2 cups lean cooked ham, diced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup balsamic or red wine vinegar
3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1/2 green and red bell peppers, cut into strips
4 cups cooked rice
1 bunch green onion, sliced
1/2 head romaine lettuce
cherry tomato halves

Saute chopped onion and garlic in oil until tender and onion is transparent. Add next 3 ingredients. Stir and continue to cook to brown ham. Add next 6 ingredients. Toss. Refrigerate 2 hour or longer to thoroughly chill. To serve, line salad wit green onions and tomato halves. Serves 10