KitchenMagician's Recipe

SALAD - PASTA - ORZO WITH SHRIMP

Category: Salads

Makes 4 servings.

3/4 lb. orzo, cooked al dente
1 cucumber, seeded, quartered lengthwise, and sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 c. grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 c. chopped fresh dill
1/4 c. white wine vinegar
3 T. Dijon mustard
1/2 c. olive oil
salt and pepper
3/4 lb. feta cheese, crumbled
16 medium shrimp, peeled and de-veined

Combine orzo, cucumber, green onions, and tomatoes in a large bowl.
Place dill, vinegar, and mustard in a blender and blend until smooth.
With the motor running, slowly add olive oil and blend until emulsified; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour vinaigrette over orzo mixture and stir well to combine; fold in feta cheese.
Heat grill to high. Brush shrimp with oil; season with salt and pepper.
Grill for approximately 2 minutes per side or until just cooked through.
Divide orzo salad among 4 plates and top each with 4 shrimp; garnish with additional dill.