Domed Cold Orzo Salad With Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients

 2 cups raw orzo or rice, or a combination, cooked separately and drained well
 1 10 ounce package frozen tiny peas, quickly cooked and drained
 Pitted black olives1 6 Ounce, thinly sliced
 2 large red bell peppers, seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped
 Shrimp3/4 pound, deveined
 Red onion1 Medium, peeled, finely chopped
 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
 Extra virgin olive oil3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Red wine vinegar6 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), peeled
 Ground black pepper1 To taste
 Cherry tomatoes and olive slices for garnish
 Salt To Taste

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooked orzo (and/or rice), peas, olives, peppers, shrimp, onion, and parsley.
Pour the olive oil over the salad, and mix well.
Add the vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper, and taste to adjust the seasonings, adding more vinegar or oil sparingly, as needed.
Don't make the salad too moist.
Spoon the rice salad into a mixing bowl, packing it down slightly, cover, and chill thoroughly.
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