Ham and Swiss With Rice Salad

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Ham and Swiss With Rice Salad – A Perfect Summer Lunch Recipe

by The Chefin Lunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

363

Sugar

2.3g

Fat

20.2g

Ham and Swiss With Rice Salad is a perfect summer lunch recipe that will leave you feeling satisfied and refreshed. The mixture of cold rice, diced ham, celery, and Swiss cheese creates a unique flavor and texture combination that is delightful to taste. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the salad can be tailored to suit one's taste buds with some toppings like avocado and cherry tomatoes. Having this salad for lunch will ensure a protein-packed and nutritious meal for your day.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold rice, diced ham, diced Swiss cheese and thinly sliced celery.
2.	In another mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, creamed horseradish and prepared mustard.
3.	Add the dressing mixture to the rice-ham mixture in a bowl and stir to combine.
4.	Serve the rice salad cold with your favorite toppings like avocado slices and cherry tomatoes.

PROS

Ham and Swiss With Rice Salad is a great option for a quick and easy lunch to have on a hot summer day.

The salad is packed with protein and other nutrients from the ham, cheese, and celery.

It is also refreshing and satisfying to eat when chilled.

CONS

If consumed in excess, the salad may be high in fat due to its dressing of mayonnaise and sour cream.

It may not be a suitable meal option for people who are on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Ham and Swiss With Rice Salad provides a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.
The ham is an excellent source of protein, while the Swiss cheese provides calcium and Vitamin A for bone and eye health.
The celery in the salad can also help regulate blood pressure levels due to its active compound, phthalides, and the mustard is a natural pain-relief agent.

	2 cups cooked long-grain rice , cold
	2 cups cooked ham , diced
	4 ounces swiss cheese , diced
	1/2 cup celery , thinly sliced
	1/2 cup sour cream
	1/3 cup mayonnaise
	1 teaspoon creamed horseradish
	2 teaspoons prepared mustard