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