Dijon Ham Salad
This special recipe was handed down to me from my dear mother. So whenever I make this, it not only brings wonderful flavor to my table, it brings back tasty memories as well.8-10 ServingsPrep: 20 min. + chilling
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 3 cups cubed fully cooked ham
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1-1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
- 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
Directions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the first seven ingredients to
- a boil; boil for 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Cool; chill.
- In a large bowl, combine ham, rice, celery, green pepper, onion,
- pimientos and beans. Add dressing; toss to coat. Chill for at least
- 1 hour. Yield: 8-10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 243 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 970 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein.