ORZO SHRIMP SALAD

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Make and share this Orzo Shrimp Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Susie D

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 21m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 green onions, sliced including green tops
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

In large pot heat water to boiling, add orzo to water and cook until al dente: Drain: Rinse & set aside.
In large bowl add shrimp, both bell peppers, green onions, & cilantro.
In food processor make dressing by first pulsing garlic until it is finely minced.
Add yogurt, salt and pepper, Dijon, sugar; pulse until smooth.
Reserving half of dressing, pour half over shrimp & vegetables in bowl.
Add orzo and parmesan, stir well, and refrigerate 1 hour.
Before serving stir in reserved half of dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.2, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 110.3, Sodium 1067.4, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6.1, Protein 22.4

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