Shrimp Orzo Salad 🦐
Tender shrimp mingles with soft orzo pasta, fresh tomatoes, basil, and creamy feta for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner that's light yet deeply satisfying.
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1.25 lb shrimp
- 2 cups orzo pasta
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.5 cup fresh basil
- 3 lemons
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- Salt and black pepper
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- 1
Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2
Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook shrimp 2 minutes per side until pink. Set aside to cool slightly.
- 3
Juice 2 lemons and zest 1. Mince garlic. Whisk together lemon juice, remaining olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Halve cherry tomatoes. Tear fresh basil. Toss cooled orzo with dressing.
- 5
Arrange mixed greens on plates. Top with orzo mixture, shrimp, tomatoes, feta, and basil.
- 6
Garnish with lemon zest and serve immediately or chilled.
