4.8 from 12 votes
Shrimp Orzo Salad
This orzo pasta salad is made with shrimp, arugula, cucumber, dill, parsley, feta cheese, and a simple lemon dressing. This salad is light, fresh, flavorful, and the perfect dish for spring and summertime.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
523 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 lb orzo
- 1 lb. Shrimp peeled and deveined, raw
- salt for seasoning shrimp, Kosher salt
- black pepper for seasoning shrimp, Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- lemon for squeezing over shrimp, juice of 1
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped
For the dressing:
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste, Kosher salt
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt
Instructions
- Cook the orzo to al dente, according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and transfer to a large serving bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil and stir so it doesn’t stick together.
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Arrange shrimp in skillet, in a single layer, avoiding any overlap. If your skillet isn’t big enough, you can cook in 2 batches. Cook the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes, flip, and cook 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the shrimp.
- In a large bowl, combine the orzo, shrimp, arugula, cucumber, feta, parsley and dill.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Season with extra salt and pepper and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
523kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
223mg
(9%)
Potassium
270mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 523
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 523kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 223mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.