Salad from Tuscany

Main Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 1 (16-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 3/4 cup sliced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons Peloponnese® Roasted Red Peppers Whole, diced
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 (5-ounce) can Hormel® Chunk Breast of Chicken, drained and flaked
• 1/2 cup Hormel® Real Bacon Bits

Instructions

1. 1

   In large bowl, combine rice, beans, celery, bell pepper, onions and roasted peppers.

2. 2

   In small saucepan, whisk together vinegar, sugar, oil and paprika; bring to a boil. Pour over rice mixture; toss. Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight.

3. 3

   Stir chicken and bacon bits into salad before serving.