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Shrimp Orzo Salad

A bright, easy shrimp and orzo salad with fresh herbs, vegetables, and a lemon-olive oil dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Tongs or spatula

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the orzo until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside to cool.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil. Season the shrimp with a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until pink and opaque, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled orzo, cooked shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, crumbled feta, chopped dill, and chopped parsley.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve.

Notes

  • Cook orzo until just tender to avoid a mushy salad.
  • Rinse orzo under cold water to stop cooking and cool quickly.
  • Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
  • Cook shrimp just until opaque to keep them tender.