Paella Salad
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 18
- Serves:
-
4-6
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon powdered saffron
- 2 cups diced, cooked chicken
- 1 cup cooked deveined medium shrimp (about 4 ounces)
- 1 cup diced, cooked artichoke heart
- 1⁄2 cup cooked peas
- 2 tablespoons chopped salami
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped, drained pimientos
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- lettuce or fresh spinach leaves
- 1 large tomatoes, seeded and cubed
-
Garlic Dressing
- 3⁄4 cup olive oil or 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
directions
- Prepare Garlic Dressing: Mix all dressing ingredients together in tightly covered jar (Can be refrigerated up to 2 weeks).
- Place water in 1 quart saucepan; heat to boiling.
- Stir rice, salt and saffron into water.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat; let stand until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Refrigerate until cool, about 15 minutes.
- Place rice, chicken, shrimp, artichoke hearts, peas, salami, onions, pimiento and parsley in large bowl; toss well.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss lightly to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Arrange lettuce on large serving platter or 4 servings plates; top with salad mixture.
- Garnish with cubed tomato.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Calista
United States