4.2 from 18 votes
Shrimp Orzo Salad with Feta and Herbs
This simple shrimp orzo salad is loaded with flavor thanks to the fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette and feta.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
314 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
Salad
- 1/2 pound orzo substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed, uncooked
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined and cut into bite size pieces, cooked
- 1 1/2 cups cucumber English, diced
- 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/4 cup green onion sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley flat leaf, chopped
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped, fresh
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- kosher salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- Once the orzo has cooled add in the remaining salad ingredients.
- In a small jar or bowl combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette and shake or whisk together until combined. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the orzo with a small gluten free pasta shape such as elbows.
- Nutrition info based on 6 servings
Nutrition Information
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
907mg
(38%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 907mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.