greek-style shrimp and orzo salad

Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Sep 23, 2017

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

  • Step 1
    Cook pasta according to pkg. instructions - then drain and rinse with cool water.
  • Step 2
    For the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients and shake well.
  • Step 3
    In 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.
  • Step 4
    To serve, line 4 plates with lettuce leaves (or chopped) and spoon shrimp mixture onto each plate.

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