Shrimp Orzo Salad with Feta and Herbs
This simple shrimp orzo salad is loaded with flavor thanks to the fresh herbs, lemon vinaigrette and feta.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Salad
- 1/2 pound uncooked orzo, substitute with gluten-free pasta if needed
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut into bite size pieces
- 1 1/2 cups diced english cucumber
- 1 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped flat leaft parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions. Drain and cool.
- Once the orzo has cooled add in the remaining salad ingredients.
- In a small jar or bowl combine the ingredients for the vinaigrette and shake or whisk together until combined. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the orzo with a small gluten free pasta shape such as elbows.
- Nutrition info based on 6 servings
Nutrition
Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 171mg | Sodium: 907mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g