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
1 6 ounce can pitted black olives, thinly sliced
2 large red bell peppers, seeds and membranes removed, finely chopped
3/4 pound medium-small shrimp, peeled, deveined, and cooked, cut into thirds (reserve a few whole for garnish)
1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cherry tomatoes and olive slices for garnish
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.
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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