Gingered Rice Shrimp Salad

“Rice to the Rescue!” Recipe Contest Winner - Corinne Portteus
 * Yield: Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 3 cups cooked medium-grain rice
 * 2 cups frozen peeled, de-veined cooked shrimp, thawed
 * 1 cup (cut in half) snow peas, blanched
 * ½ cup thinly sliced green onions
 * ½ cup julienned red bell pepper strips
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¼ cup peanut oil
 * ¾ cup oriental-flavored dressing

Directions

 * 1) Combine rice, shrimp, snow peas, green onion, bell pepper, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
 * 2) Add oil and toss until mixture is evenly coated.
 * 3) Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently.