Name: Zesty Rice Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked rice; 1 cup fresh asparagus pieces (1 inch), blanched; 1 cup cleaned small shrimp, cooked; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix (prepared using reduced oil directions on envelope)

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Healthy Living

Serve this chilled rice salad of asparagus, shrimp and green onions tossed with a zesty Italian dressing for a spring picnic, luncheon or light supper dish.

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6 servings

Original recipe yields 6 servings

3 cups cooked rice

1 cup fresh asparagus pieces (1 inch), blanched

1 cup cleaned small shrimp, cooked

1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 cup prepared GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix (prepared using reduced oil directions on envelope)

Let's Make It

Toss all ingredients except dressing in large bowl. Add dressing; mix lightly. Cover.

Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

How to Blanch Vegetables

Cook vegetables briefly in boiling water and then plunge into ice water to cool; drain.

Tip 2

Nutrition Bonus

Give plain rice a makeover with this zesty salad that can help you eat right.

Nutrition

Calories

220

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g

13%

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 40mg

13%

Sodium 350mg

15%

Total Carbohydrates 28g

10%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 1g

Protein 8g

16%

Vitamin A

10%

Vitamin C

10%

Calcium

Iron

10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 6 servings.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.