ORZO AND SHRIMP SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING

Ingredients

• 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp sliced green onion
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tsp green pepper sauce
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1 lb frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed, rinsed and patted dry
• 3/4 cup orzo, cooked, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup julienned carrot
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• Lettuce leaves

Directions

1. To prepare dressing, place first 11 ingredients (avocado through pepper) in a food processor; process until smooth.
2. Combine shrimp, cooked orzo, celery, carrot and cilantro leaves in a bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat. Place lettuce leaves on individual serving plates. Spoon shrimp mixture on top. Serve immediately.