TEXAS SHRIMP AND RICE SALAD

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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.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Rice

Time 12m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Bring water to boil in large pot; add shrimp and return to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes.
  • Drain shrimp well and rinse with cold water. Cool shrimp; peel and devein.
  • Combine shrimp, rice, beans, olives and onions; toss well.
  • Combine salad dressing with seasonings; mix well.
  • Pour over rice mix and chill.
  • Serve over salad greens.

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