Easy Paella Salad
Turmeric, although unrelated to saffron, provides a similar intense golden color for a fraction of the cost, in this easy, make-ahead salad.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Ingredients
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1 6-ounce package frozen, peeled, cooked shrimp
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1/2 cup frozen peas
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1 6-1/2-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts
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2 cups cold cooked rice
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1 6-1/2-ounce can chopped clams, drained
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1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
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1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
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12 whole cherry tomatoes, halved (about 1 cup)
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Lettuce leaves (optional)
Directions
1.
Thaw shrimp and peas; set aside.
2.
Drain artichoke hearts, reserving marinade. In a large bowl combine shrimp, peas, artichoke hearts, rice, and clams. Toss to mix.
3.
For dressing, in a screw top jar combine reserved artichoke marinade, Italian dressing, and turmeric. Cover and shake well. Pour over shrimp mixture. Toss gently to coat.
4.
Cover and chill until serving (up to 4 hours). Just before serving, gently stir cherry tomatoes into shrimp mixture. Line salad plates with lettuce leaves. Serve shrimp mixture on lettuce-lined plates. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 375, Total Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 122 mg, Sodium 502 mg, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 18 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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