Greek Pasta Salad
Ingredients
The salad
-
1
cup
dried orzo pasta
-
1
lb
cooked, peeled frozen shrimp (defrosted)
-
½
cup
chopped artichoke hearts
-
1
cup
halved baby tomatoes
-
1
cup
chopped cucumber
-
⅓
cup
kalamata olives, chopped
-
¾
cup
crumbled feta cheese
-
1
medium
yellow pepper, chopped
-
⅓
cup
chopped pistachios
The dressing
-
½
cup
olive oil
-
½
tbsp
dried oregano
-
½
tsp
salt
-
¼
tsp
pepper
-
1
medium
lemon (juice)
-
½
tbsp
red wine vinegar
-
2
small
garlic cloves, pressed
Instructions
- Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions until al dente, then drain and rinse in cold water.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine the dressing ingredients and whisk or shake to mix.
- In a bowl, toss the defrosted shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the dressing and set aside.
- Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat, add the shrimp, and cook for 1 minute per side before removing from heat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the salad ingredients with the cooled pasta and dressing. Add the shrimp and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4-6
Calories
460
Total fat
27.6g
Total carbohydrates
34.3g
Total protein
24.7g
Sodium
529.5mg
Cholesterol
137.4mg
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