SHRIMP & ORZO SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

By jarren

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) sliced green onion
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) green pepper sauce
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp (.5 mL) freshly ground pepper
• 1 lb (500 g) frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) orzo, cooked, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced celery
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) julienned carrot
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro leaves
• lettuce leaves

Preparation

Step 1

To prepare dressing, place first 11 ingredients (avocado through pepper) in a food processor; process until smooth.

Combine shrimp, cooked orzo, celery, carrot and cilantro leaves in a bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Place Lettuce leaves on individual serving plates. Spoon shrimp mixture on top. Serve immediately.