Louisiana Rice Salad with Shrimp and Avocado

1 1/2 cups shrimp, cooked, shelled and deveined
1 lime, for juice and zest
1 small clove garlic, crushed
1 tbsp. light soy sauce
6 cups cooked rice
1 bottle (8 oz) light French salad dressing
8 red lettuce leaves
1 avocado, peeled and thinly sliced

In a small bowl, combine shrimp, lime zest and juice, garlic and soy sauce. Marinate for 30 minutes.

Place rice in a large bowl. Add shrimp mixture and toss to combine. Add French salad dressing and toss until well coated.

To serve, line each salad plate with a lettuce leaf. Spoon rice salad in the middle. Fan avocado slices to the side of salad as garnish.

Servings: 8
Source: The Association for Dressings and Sauces