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Shrimp Orzo Salad

Zesty lemon juice, salty feta, ripe tomatoes, and succulent shrimp combine with everyone's favorite tiny pasta in this Shrimp Orzo Salad recipe.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh dill chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook orzo in boiling salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the shrimp with a bit of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo, cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, dill, and parsley.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and toss to combine.

Nutrition Information

Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 629mg (26%) Potassium 458mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 590IU (12%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 629mg 26%
Potassium 458mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 590IU 12%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 138mg 14%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.