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Shrimp Orzo Salad
Shrimp orzo salad is an easy refreshing summer recipe made with pasta, fresh vegetables and feta cheese - perfect for picnics and cookouts!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 381 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry orzo
- 1 pound medium-large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 large scallions thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 2 Persian cucumbers thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
Dressing
- ½ medium shallot minced
- 1 ½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons oregano divided
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Cook orzo until al dente. Drain and run cool water over it until it's cooled.
- Make the dressing. In the bottom of a large bowl, mix shallot, vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon, and ½ teaspoon oregano. Slowly stream in 4 tablespoons oil, whisking constantly. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel. Season with remaining 1 teaspoon dried oregano, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add shrimp and cook until pink and fully cooked through, 2-3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add the cooled orzo, cooked shrimp, green onions, tomatoes, feta, cucumbers, and dill to the large bowl with the balsamic dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss to coat and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: This salad is best enjoyed as soon as you've made it, but will keep well covered in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days.
- Make ahead: The orzo can be cooked several days ahead of time and refrigerated and the dressing can be made up to 2 weeks ahead of time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
381kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
202mg
(67%)
Sodium
752mg
(31%)
Potassium
390mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
446IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
215mg
(22%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 202mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 752mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 446IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.