Orzo Shrimp Salad
Serves: 6 as a main dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Comments
This salad is DELISH! You can substitute kalamata olives for black olives for enhanced flavor. Serve warm or chilled.
Ingredients
2 cups orzo, uncooked
1 pound shrimp, raw (medium or large)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 green onion(s) , chopped
1 cup olives, black, pitted, halved
3 cups tomato(es), grape or cherry, halved
2 cucumber(s), peeled and chopped
3/4 cup salad dressing, vinaigrette or Italian
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 head lettuce, red leaf or other leafy
4 ounces cheese, feta, crumbled
1 tablespoon basil, fresh
Preparation
Cook Orzo per package instructions. Drain orzo and place in a large bowl. Add salad dressing and stir. Place oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp and cook for 1 to 2 minutes each side. Remove from skillet and cool. Add shrimp, chopped green onions, olives, tomatoes, and cucumber to pasta. Toss well to coat. Arrange lettuce leaves on the bottom of 6 plates. Place orzo salad on top of each plate. Top with Feta cheese and chopped basil and serve.
Nutrition
Per Serving About: 470 calories, 18 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 27 g protein, 52 g carbohydrates, 5 g dietary fiber, 1070 mg sodium