Mediterranean Orzo & Shrimp Salad
Bright, crisp, colorful, and loaded with flavor, this easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Shrimp is a quick and tasty fix for lunch or dinner, or as a side.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces orzo uncooked
- 4-5 ounces feta drained and crumbled
- 10 ounces shrimp use small shrimp or chop larger shrimp
- 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half if larger
- 1 cup canned chickpeas drained
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes julienned and drained
- ¼ cup diced red onion
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta 1 minute less than the package directions to ensure it is el dente. Drain it and rinse it under cold running water until it is cool to the touch.
- Transfer the cooked and cooled orzo to a large mixing or serving bowl. Add the crumbled feta, grape tomatoes, drained chickpeas, cooked shrimp, diced bell pepper, drained sundried tomatoes, diced cucumber, and red onion. Toss lightly to combine.
- Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, oil from sundried tomatoes, dried oregano, fresh dill and parsley, honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend together, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Use extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor in the dressing.
- If you have time, let the salad sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving; it tastes even better when the flavors have had time to blend.
- Always taste and adjust the seasoning of the salad before serving. It may need a pinch of salt, and some freshly ground black pepper never goes wrong.
- For an extra touch of freshness, sprinkle some chopped fresh dill on top of the salad before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 932IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg