greek-style shrimp and orzo salad
Enjoy this light summery shrimp salad for a lunch or brunch.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- FOR THE DRESSING
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped or 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, coarsely ground
- 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- FOR THE SALAD
- 1 pound cooked medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1 medium cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup crumbled basil and tomato flavored feta cheese
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- - leaf lettuce
How To Make greek-style shrimp and orzo salad
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Step 1Cook pasta according to pkg. instructions - then drain and rinse with cool water.
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Step 2For the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients and shake well.
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Step 3In a large bowl, combine remaining salad ingredients (shrimp through olives) and gently mix. Stir in orzo and gently mix. Pour dressing over salad mixture; cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
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Step 4To serve, line 4 plates with lettuce leaves (or chopped) and spoon shrimp mixture onto each plate.
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Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Low Carb
Ingredient:
Seafood
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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