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Greek Style Grilled Shrimp Orzo Pasta Salad

Greek Style Grilled Shrimp Orzo Pasta Salad

This Greek Style Grilled Shrimp Orzo Pasta Salad is bursting with flavors from kalamata olives, tomatoes, feta, and fresh herbs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 8 servings
Calories 438 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • bowl
  • measuring cup

Ingredients
  

Dressing

  • 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from 2 lemons
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more to taste

Salad

  • 1 box (16 oz.) orzo pasta uncooked
  • 16 ounces peeled, deveined shrimp tail removed, size 31-40 (thawed if frozen)
  • 0.5 medium red onion quartered and thinly sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup pitted kalamata olives halved
  • 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 0.25 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook according to the package instructions.
  • In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine dressing ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Whisk together.
  • In a separate bowl, combine shrimp and 2 tablespoons of dressing. Heat skillet over medium high heat. Add shrimp with marinade to pan and sauté three minutes, flipping halfway, until shrimp is opaque and curled. Remove from pan and set aside to cool. Chop shrimp roughly (or cut in half).
  • Drain orzo, rinse with cold water, and drain thoroughly. Transfer to a very large bowl, add remaining dressing, and stir to combine. Add cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, feta, parsley, and mint leaves; toss to combine. Add shrimp and toss.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

To tone down the sharp flavor of onion, soak the sliced onion in ice water for 10 to 15 minutes; drain well and add it to the salad. Leftover salad can be refrigerated for up to three days. To serve, refresh the salad by adding a squeeze of lemon and/or a drizzle of olive oil. Omit shrimp for a vegetarian option, or substitute cooked chicken for shrimp if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 21gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 755mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 603IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Greek salad, Greek Style Grilled Shrimp Orzo Pasta Salad, orzo salad, shrimp pasta salad
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