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Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad

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Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish combining tender shrimp, orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, olives, and feta cheese tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing. Perfect served warm or chilled, it’s ideal for quick dinners, meal prep, or summer gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 8 ounces orzo pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (optional), chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for shrimp)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
  2. Season shrimp with olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
  3. Cook shrimp in a hot skillet over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Set aside to cool.
  4. Prepare vegetables: halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, slice red onion, and chop parsley and dill.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  6. In a large bowl, combine cooled orzo, cooked shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, and dill.
  7. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Top with crumbled feta cheese and extra herbs if desired.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Chill before serving for best flavor.Use gluten-free orzo if needed.Grilled chicken or chickpeas can be used instead of shrimp.Refresh leftovers with olive oil and lemon juice.Best served cold or at room temperature; do not reheat.

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