Ingredients

1. 1 (9 oz) package frozen sugar snap peas
2. 1 (16 oz) package orzo, cooked and drained
3. 1 cup water chestnuts, drained and chopped
4. Cooked shrimp (or substitute 3 cups diced cooked chicken)
5. 3 green onions, chopped
6. 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
7. 1 (2 oz or 1/2 cup) package slivered almonds, toasted

For Dressing:

1. 1/2 cup vegetable oil
2. 3 Tbs rice wine vinegar
3. 2 Tbs soy sauce
4. 2 tsp hoisin sauce

Preparation

Cook sugar snap peas according to package directions; drain well.

In a large bowl, combine sugar snap peas, orzo, water chestnuts, shrimp, green onion, and red bell pepper.

In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. Pour over orzo mixture, tossing gently to coat. Stir in toasted almonds.

Cover and chill until ready to serve. This is even better the second and third day.