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- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves: 4 as a main dish or 8 as a side dish
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Make-Ahead Layered Orzo Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 6 cups packed shredded or torn romaine lettuce
- 2 cups chopped cooked ham or turkey
- 1-3/4 cups (7 oz.) Sargento® Limited Edition Shredded New York Sharp White Cheddar Cheese or Sargento® ChefStyle Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese , divided
- 1 cup frozen baby peas, thawed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup Ranch salad dressing
- 1/4 cup real bacon bits
Directions
- Cook orzo in salted water acccording to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled. Drain well.
- Place lettuce in bottom of a large glass bowl, preferably with straight sides. Spoon orzo evenly over lettuce; top with ham, 3/4 cup cheese, peas and bell pepper. Spoon salad dressing evenly over salad; top with remaining 1 cup cheese and bacon bits. Cover; chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours before serving.
Helpful Tips
- Chilling time: 1 hour
