GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP AND ORZO SALAD

Greek-Style Shrimp and Orzo Salad image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 c uncooked orzo pasta
FOR THE DRESSING
1 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped or 1 tsp. dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, coarsely ground
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
FOR THE SALAD
1 lb cooked medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 medium cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped
3/4 c crumbled basil and tomato flavored feta cheese
1/4 c onion, finely chopped
1/2 c kalamata olives, pitted
leaf lettuce

Steps:

1. Cook pasta according to pkg. instructions - then drain and rinse with cool water.
2. For the dressing, combine all dressing ingredients and shake well.
3. In a large bowl, combine remaining salad ingredients (shrimp through olives) and gently mix. Stir in orzo and gently mix. Pour dressing over salad mixture; cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
4. To serve, line 4 plates with lettuce leaves (or chopped) and spoon shrimp mixture onto each plate.