Soups & Salads
Make-Ahead Layered Orzo Salad
Prep Time: 5 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Servings: 8 sides | Calories: 715
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Servings
8 sides
Calories
715
Make this tasty orzo salad when you’re preparing to go to your next potluck. This crowd-pleasing dish contains chopped ham, Sargento® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Traditional Cut, shredded lettuce, orzo pasta and many more fresh ingredients that create a salad full of zesty flavors.
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® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese - Traditional Cut, 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.
