Texas Shrimp and Rice Salad

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled small shrimp, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 1 can cut green beans, drained
• 1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 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

Instructions

1. Bring water to boil in large pot; add shrimp and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes.
2. Drain shrimp well and rinse with cold water.
3. 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.