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Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad

An easy and delicious pasta salad that can be served warm or at room temperature. Mediterranean Shrimp Orzo Salad is made with orzo pasta, basil pesto, sautéed garlic shrimp, feta cheese and an assortment of vegetables that makes this a colorful and flavor packed summer salad to enjoy with friends and family!
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Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 298kcal
Author: Kristen Massad

Ingredients

Sautéed Garlic Shrimp

  • 30 Shrimp Peeled, Deveined and Tall Off
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic Peeled and Chopped
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon Ground Pepper

Orzo Pasta Salad

  • 2 Cups Orzo Pasta
  • ¼ Cup Basil Pesto
  • 1 Cup Fresh Baby Spinach Leaves
  • 1 Cup Black Olives Sliced in Half
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes Sliced in Half
  • 1 Cup Crumbled Feta

Instructions

Prepare Sautéed Garlic Shrimp

  • In a large skillet warm the olive oil over medium heat
  • Add the chopped garlic and shrimp to the oil and season with salt and pepper
  • Cook the shrimp until they are pink all the way through, approximately 3-4 minutes
  • Remove the shrimp from the heat and set aside until ready to mix into the orzo pasta salad

Prepare The Orzo Pasta Salad

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and add a pinch of salt
  • Once the water is boiling, add the orzo pasta into the water and cook the pasta until the noodle is tender
  • Drain the pasta and pour it into a serving bowl and stir in the basil pesto
  • Immediately add in the fresh spinach leaves and stir until leaves are wilted
  • Add the sliced black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes, garlic shrimp (and oil from shrimp) and feta cheese and mix until all ingredients are fully combined
  • Optional: Garnish with additional feta cheese and a basil leaf
  • Serve warm or at room temperature, enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 298kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 745IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 1mg
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