Greek Orzo Salad With Shrimp And Cherry Tomatoes
Greek Orzo Salad With Shrimp And Cherry Tomatoes
This Greek orzo salad recipe is perfect if you're looking for a quick and easy dish to make to enjoy on its own or as a side dish. This recipe requires you to make your own zesty vinaigrette that gets mixed in with orzo, cooked shrimp, tomatoes and more. Perfect to take for a picnic or barbecue. This recipe is by Abby Mandel and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Servings
4
Total time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 (3/4 teaspoon) medium clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, each shrimp cut into 4 pieces
- 2 cup cooked orzo, rinsed in cold water, drained, tossed with 1/2 teaspoon oil, chilled
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 4 ounce feta cheese, cut into 1/3-inch dice
- 3 large green onions, split lengthwise, thinly sliced
- 12 kalamata olives, pitted, cut into thirds
- red leaf lettuce, dill sprigs, whole kalamata olives, for serving
Directions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons dill, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and olive oil, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper with a whisk.
- Step 2: Add 1 pound shrimp, 2 cups orzo, some tomatoes, 4 ounces cheese, green onions and olives. Toss with reserved tomatoes.
- Step 3: To serve, arrange lettuce on a platter or 4 individual serving plates. Mound orzo on lettuce. Garnish with dill springs and whole olives.