340 g can Spam luncheon meat, cut in strips
2 cups cooked brown, white or wild rice
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup golden raisins
Sherry Chive Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation Instructions:

In large bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill 4 hours or overnight. Serves 6.

Sherry Chive Vinaigrette: In blender or food processor combine all vinaigrette ingredients. Cover and process until chives are minced.

Per serving: 482 calories; 35.4 g fat; 10.4 g protein; 30.8 g carbohydrates; 2.8 g dietary fibre.