Texas Shrimp and Rice Salad

Texas Shrimp and Rice Salad

4 1/2 cups water

1 1/2 pounds unpeeled small shrimp, uncooked

1 1/2 cups cooked rice

1 can cut green beans, drained

1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained

1/3 cup chopped green onions

1/2 cup Italian dressing

3 tablespoons chili sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

curly salad greens

Bring water to boil in large pot; add shrimp and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 3-5 minutes. Drain shrimp well and rinse with cold water. Cool shrimp; peel and devein.

Combine shrimp, rice, beans, olives and onions; toss well. Combine salad dressing with seasonings; mix well.

Pour over rice mix and chill. Serve over salad greens.

Serves 6-8.