Texas Shrimp and Rice Salad |
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a make ahead chilled salad that is ideal for warm weather. It's refreshing and nutritious and it's mighty good too. Recipe assumes that you have cooked rice, leftover is fine. Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups water |
1 1/2 lbs unpeeled small shrimp, uncooked (or use pre-cleaned frozen shrimp) |
1 1/2 cups cooked rice |
1 (14 ounce) can cut green beans, drained |
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained |
1/3 cup chopped green onion |
1/2 cup italian dressing |
3 tablespoons chili sauce |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder |
curly salad greens |
Directions:
1. Bring water to boil in large pot; add shrimp and return to boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes.
3. Drain shrimp well and rinse with cold water. Cool shrimp; peel and devein.
4. Combine shrimp, rice, beans, olives and onions; toss well.
5. Combine salad dressing with seasonings; mix well.
6. Pour over rice mix and chill.
7. Serve over salad greens.
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