greek-style shrimp and orzo salad
(3 ratings)
Enjoy this light summery shrimp salad for a lunch or brunch.
(3 ratings)
yield
4 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For greek-style shrimp and orzo salad
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1/2 cuncooked orzo pasta
- FOR THE DRESSING
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1 Tbspfresh oregano, chopped or 1 tsp. dried oregano
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/4 tspfreshly ground black pepper, coarsely ground
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1 clovegarlic, minced or pressed
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3 Tbspolive oil
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2 Tbspfresh lemon juice
- FOR THE SALAD
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1 lbcooked medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
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1 mdcucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped
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3/4 ccrumbled basil and tomato flavored feta cheese
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1/4 conion, finely chopped
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1/2 ckalamata olives, pitted
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leaf lettuce
How To Make greek-style shrimp and orzo salad
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1Cook pasta according to pkg. instructions - then drain and rinse with cool water.
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2For the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients and shake well.
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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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4To serve, line 4 plates with lettuce leaves (or chopped) and spoon shrimp mixture onto each plate.
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