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Make-Ahead Layered Orzo Salad

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Serves: Serves: 4 as a main dish or 8 as a side dish

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® 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.

Tips

• Chilling time: 1 hour