Jambalaya Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 6 ounces cooked baby shrimp
• 1/2 cup cubed ham
• 6 slices bacon
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped fresh tomato
• 3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. 1

   Place bacon in a large, deep skillet.

2. 2

   Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.

3. 3

   Drain, crumble and set aside.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the rice, shrimp, ham, bacon, bell pepper, celery, onion and tomatoes; mix together.

5. 5

   Prepare the dressing by whisking together the salad dressing, thyme, chili powder, garlic and salt.

6. 6

   Pour over rice mixture; mix well and refrigerate until chilled.