Easy Paella Salad
A twist on a traditional Spanish comfort food makes a great summer make-ahead recipe. Perfect for entertaining as it makes enough for a crowd. And you can make it up to 8 hours ahead, giving you plenty of time for party prep. Swanson broth and saffron give the rice a deep, rich flavor while a touch of lemon at the end brightens the dish.
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Cooking Directions
- Heat the oil in a 5-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and paprika and cook for 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Add the garlic and rice and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the broth, saffron and crushed red pepper and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and kielbasa. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through and the rice is tender. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Stir the rice mixture, peas, red bell pepper, olives and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season with the salt. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1.5 cups uncooked long grain white rice
- 4 cups Swanson® Chicken Broth
- 0.5 teaspoon saffron
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound medium (16 to 20 count per pound) uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces kielbasa, sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt