MomsMenu.com Recipe Finder Wild Rice, Ham and Pepper Jack salad

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked wild rice, rinsed
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
3 cups broccoli florets
2 cups cubed deli cooked ham
1 cup walnut halves
1/4 cup sliced green onions
4 ounces (1 cup) Hot Pepper Jack Cheese, cubed 1/2-inch
1 medium (1 cup) red bell pepper, cut into julienne strips
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot

Dressing Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Place water, wild rice and bouillon granules in 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until rice is tender (35 to 40 minutes). Drain. Cool completely.

Meanwhile, combine all dressing ingredients in large bowl; mix well.
Add cooled wild rice and all remaining salad ingredients to bowl; toss to mix well. Cover; store refrigerated.

TIP: Add 1/2 teaspoon curry powder to dressing for a spicier flavor.