Greek Orzo Salad With Grilled Shrimp Recipe

Name: Greek Orzo Salad With Grilled Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked orzo pasta (cook according to directions, rinse in cool water,drain and set aside); 1 English cucumber, seeded quartered and sliced; 2 cups grape tomatoes; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (more for garnish); 1/3 cup golden balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves; 1/3 cup light olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 3/4 lb crumbled feta cheese; 16 -20 shrimp, peeled and deveined; salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb uncooked orzo pasta (cook according to directions, rinse in cool water,drain and set aside)
1 English cucumber, seeded quartered and sliced
2 cups grape tomatoes
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (more for garnish)
1/3 cup golden balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves
1/3 cup light olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 lb crumbled feta cheese
16 -20 shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
Combine the orzo, cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions in a large serving bowl.
2
In a blender place, vinegar, basil, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon Mustard, and salt and pepper.
3
Mix well.
4
Slowly add oil and blend till emulsified.
5
Pour vinaigrette over pasta and fold lightly to coat.
6
Carefully fold in cheese.
7
Set in fridge.
8
Heat grill to high.
9
Brush shrimp with olive oil and a little lemon.
10
Grill two minutes per side or just till cooked through.
11
Divide salad into 4 and divide shrimp over the tops.
12
Prep time doesn't include time to cook pasta.

1491

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

138

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb uncooked orzo pasta (cook according to directions, rinse in cool water,drain and set aside), 1 English cucumber, seeded quartered and sliced, 2 cups grape tomatoes, 4 green onions, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Greek Orzo Salad With Grilled 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.

Greek Orzo Salad With Grilled Shrimp

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