Cold Orzo Salad with Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cold Orzo Salad with Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups pasta, orzo prepared according to package directions and drained; 10 ounces green peas cooked; 8 ounces black olives pitted, thinly sliced; 2 large sweet red bell peppers seeds and membranes removed; 3/4 pound shrimp peeled, cooked; 1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced; 1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil, extra-virgin or more to taste; 5 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/2 clove garlic peeled and minced or mashed; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups pasta, orzo prepared according to package directions and drained
10 ounces green peas cooked
8 ounces black olives pitted, thinly sliced
2 large sweet red bell peppers seeds and membranes removed
3/4 pound shrimp peeled, cooked
1/2 medium red onion thinly sliced
1/2 cup parsley leaves chopped
1/2 cup olive oil, extra-virgin or more to taste
5 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 clove garlic peeled and minced or mashed
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
Reserve a few shrimp and olives for an optional garnish.
2
Toss together the orzo, peas, olives, peppers, shrimp, onion and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
3
Add the olive oil over the salad and mix well.
4
Add the vinegar, garlic, mix well and taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper.
5
Adding more vinegar or oil sparingly as needed.
6
Don't make the salad too wet!
7
Spoon the mixture into a mixing bowl just large enough to hold the salad, packing it down slightly, cover and chill thoroughly, at least 1 hour.
8
Unmold the salad onto a serving platter and optionally garnish with cherry tomatoes and black olives.
9
Split the reserved shrimp in half lengthwise and place them on the top for decoration.

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups pasta, orzo prepared according to package directions and drained, 10 ounces green peas cooked, 8 ounces black olives pitted, thinly sliced, 2 large sweet red bell peppers seeds and membranes removed, and more.

Yes, Cold Orzo Salad with Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cold Orzo Salad with Shrimp

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