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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

  1. Cook orzo in salted water acccording to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled. Drain well.
  2. 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