Orzo Tarragon Shrimp Salad

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 16 ounces orzo pasta or 16 ounces rosamarina pasta
• 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen asparagus, thawed and drained (or use an equal amount of fresh, sliced and steamed until crisp but tender)
• 12 ounces cooked cleaned shrimp (cut in thirds, if large)
• 1 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickles or 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
• 2 cups miracle whip light (don't substitute)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese
• 1/2 lemon, juice of

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions.
• 2 rinse with cold water and drain.
• 3 mix miracle whip, lemon juice, tarragon, pickles, and cheese in a large bowl.
• 4 add remaining ingredients and mix very well.
• 5 cover and chill well before serving.
• 6 garnish with quartered cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with additional grated romano cheese.
• 7 notes: this is also good using chicken instead of shrimp, and broccoli or pea pods instead of asparagus (cheaper, too!).
• 8 the amounts for the miracle whip, onions, celery, carrots, and tarragon can be adjusted.
• 9 the amounts given suit my taste.
• 10 when i make this the day before serving, i always add additional miracle whip before garnishing and serving.
• 11 cooking time is chill time.
• 12 this actually serves between 4-10, depending on whether it's a side dish or main dish and how much other food is being served.