Orzo Shrimp Salad Recipe

Name: Orzo Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, and tails removed; 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 4 green onions, sliced including green tops; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated; Dressing; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

Ingredients
1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 green onions, sliced including green tops
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Dressing
1 cup plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar

1
In large pot heat water to boiling, add orzo to water and cook until al dente: Drain: Rinse & set aside.
2
In large bowl add shrimp, both bell peppers, green onions, & cilantro.
3
In food processor make dressing by first pulsing garlic until it is finely minced.
4
Add yogurt, salt and pepper, Dijon, sugar; pulse until smooth.
5
Reserving half of dressing, pour half over shrimp & vegetables in bowl.
6
Add orzo and parmesan, stir well, and refrigerate 1 hour.
7
Before serving stir in reserved half of dressing.

705

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, and tails removed, 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta, 1 green bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Orzo Shrimp Salad 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.

Orzo Shrimp Salad

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