Shrimp & Orzo Salad Recipe

  Salad

Ingredients:
7 oz. (1 cup) uncooked orzo
12 oz. pkg frozen ready-to-cook shrimp*
3/4 c. Green Giant Frozen Sweet Peas
1/3 c. olive oil
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1/2 c. pitted kalamata olives, quartered
1/3 c. chopped red onion
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 Anaheim chile, sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:
Cook orzo to desired doneness as directed onpackage, adding shrimp and peas during last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking time; cook till shrimp turn pink. Meanwhile, in small jar with tight fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, garlic, salt & pepper; shake well to blend. Drain orzo, shrimp & peas; rinse with cold water to cool. In large bowl, combine cooked orzo, shrimp and peas with olived, onion, bell pepper, chili
& cilantro; mix well. Pour dressing over salad; toss to mix.
4 servings.
(*You could probably substitute cooked chicken strips for the shrimp, no need to cook it further.)

Shrimp & Orzo Salad
 

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