Mardi Gras Rice Salad Recipes

Steps:

• In a large pan, brown ground beef; drain and return to pan.
• Set aside.
• In a small skillet, saute' onion, green pepper, and garlic.
• Add this to the ground beef; mix well.
• Add tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes; mix well.
• Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
• Add cooked elbow macaroni; stir well.
• Simmer for 45 minutes with lid cracked; stirring occasionally.
• (You can also place this mixture in a casserole cover with cheese (of your choice) and bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 to 30 minutes).

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Toss together the sweet potatoes and beets on the baking sheet. Drizzle 3 tablespoons of the oil over top, sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Spread into a single layer and roast until the potatoes are cooked through and the beets are tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the mustard, Creole seasoning, onion powder and sugar in a large salad bowl. Whisk in the vinegar, then whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon oil in a slow stream. Continue whisking until the dressing is emulsified.
• Add the green and red cabbage and green onions to the bowl and toss to coat with the dressing. Add the roasted potatoes and beets and toss gently to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Set aside.
• Combine mayonnaise, Creole seasoning, and curry powder; add to rice mixture, tossing gently.
• Chill.
• Serve on lettuce leaves.
• Yield: 16 servings.

Steps:

• Chop lettuce leaves, green beans, celery stalks, green bell pepper, red pimento pepper and asparagus. Toss all vegetables together with shallot vinaigrette to taste. Add lettuce, and toss with your favorite vinaigrette.

Steps:

• Cook rice as directed on package; cool. Meanwhile, cook sausage in skillet on medium heat 5 to 7 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Mix next 4 ingredients until blended.
• Combine rice, sausage, celery, tomatoes and peppers in medium bowl. Add MIRACLE WHIP mixture; mix lightly.