Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.75 cup

Italian salad dressing

0.5 cup

Celery

sliced

0.5 cup

Green pepper

chopped

0.25 cup

Onion

chopped

1 tsp

Dried thyme

0.25 tsp

Cayenne pepper

0.25 tsp

Salt

1 clove

Garlic

minced

2 cup

Rice

cooked

0.5 cup

Ham

cubed

6 unit

Shrimp

tiny, cooked

1 cup

Tomatoes

chopped

6 slice

Bacon

crumbled

Step 1
~24 min

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the Italian salad dressing, celery, green pepper, onion, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and minced garlic.

Step 2
~24 min

Add the cooked rice, cubed ham, cooked shrimp, and chopped tomatoes to the bowl.

Step 3
~24 min

Gently toss all ingredients together to combine.

Step 4
~24 min

Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop.

Step 5
~24 min

Just before serving, crumble the bacon and add it to the salad.

Step 6
~24 min

Toss lightly and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat.

Use a variety of rice for different textures.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana

Cultural Significance

A fusion of African, French, and Spanish cuisines.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras

Occasion Tags

Picnic
Potluck
Summer Gathering

Popularity Score

65/100

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